SptsEd Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 By Benny Rogers Athens Daily Review The head boys basketball coaching vacancy at Athens High School was one of much interest. More than 85 applicants sought the job. But in the end, after a exhaustive search that carried him far and wide, Athens ISD athletic director Dan Hamrick made a call close to home with the selection of Kemp High School head boys basketball coach Tracy Carter. Carter’s hiring was made official with approval at Thursday night’s AISD board meeting. “We’re very excited to get someone of Tracy’s caliber,” Hamrick said. “He’s a proven winner. “The thing I’m excited most about getting him is he’s been there and done it ... taken a program from scratch at made it successful.” Carter recently completed his fourth year at Kemp. Prior to his arrival, the Yellowjacket basketball program that had won a total of five game the previous three seasons. In his tenure, the Yellowjackets went 79-49 and made the playoffs four times. In his first season at Kemp, Carter led the Yellowjackets to their first playoff appearance in 40 years. The next year, Kemp went unbeaten in district and captured the first playoff win in school history. Kemp claimed another district title this past season and made even more school history, advancing to the Region II-AAA semifinals. “I’m very excited about this opportunity,” Carter said. “I am ready for a coaching change in my career and am looking forward to being a part of a successful athletic program at Athens High School.” Prior to his arrive at Kemp, Carter spent one year as the associate head boys basketball coach at Nacogdoches High School, helping lead the Dragons to the school’s first district title in 28. Nacogdoches went on to reach the regional quarterfinals. In 1996, Carter was an assistant coach at Euless Trinity High School, where he spent six seasons. The Trojans advanced to the Class 5A state championship game that season, falling to Dallas Kimball. “Tracy is the complete package,” Hamrick said. “We’re not only getting an outstanding coach, but also an outstanding teacher.” Carter, a graduate of Oklahoma State University, was recently named Kemp High School Teacher of the Year. He is certified to teach biology and physical education on all levels. In addition to coaching at Kemp, Nacogdoches and Euless Trinity, Carter has made coaching stops over the high school and junior high levels in the McKinney and Lewisville ISDs. He is a member of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and Texas High School Coaches Association. Carter and wife Evelyn, also employed by Kemp ISD, are proud parents of three-year-old daughter Lauren and infant son Luke. "I have heard nothing but great things about the community and I am very impressed with the staff and administrators at Athens,” Carter said. “They seem to be great people to work with.” “I can’t wait to meet the kids and get started.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonermajic Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 another "Okie" doing well down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaorder1999 Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 great selection.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUvball Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Coach Carter is a great coach and did some really good things with Kemp, but Athens is a tough place to win with the district that they are in!!! I can't wait for volleyball season to get started!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLEEDINHORNETBLUE01 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Anyone of an update on this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcrowbar Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 What does Athens have returning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNatureBoy16times Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Great hire for Athens. They will be in the playoffs next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctownsuckaz Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 cOACH carter? I think they ll win just because of his name lol jk:shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyUp Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 athens in the playoffs next year??? They lost their best player this year and did not make the playoffs. Tough District with Van, Brownsborro, and Bullard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSlayer Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Van, Brownsboro, and Bullard????? How about the undefeated district champions this past year. And they return two ALL-STATE players. Good luck to the rest of the district!!! I can't wait for volleyball season to start!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUvball Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hey CowboyUp, were you not watching this district this past season? I'm just assuming you forget about the Chapel Hill squad that walked all over those 3 teams you listed...infact I think they might have been a little bored with the competetion. Must have been an over sight. Also, who plays volleyball anyway? I hate that sport..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyUp Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 It was an oversight....they are gimmies to win the district again this year with Mass and Riley returning...that should all go without saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctownsuckaz Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 In all seriousness tho i don t think Athens will win immediately with Carter holding the reins especially with the loss of their best player...but i think in the long run this will definitely be a good fit for the Athens Hornets and they will ultimately reach the playoffs within i m sayin the next 3 years...:dancingbanana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket94 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Be objective next year Hornet fans. Success is not always measured by the number of wins. Athens is supremely better for having Coach Carter coming to town. His love for kids and his drive for success will translate into success for the Hornets. Good Luck coach!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarron Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Great news on Coach Carter. This man has a great personality and very much respected. He can get the kids behind him. If athens hasen't been winning, get ready to see changes. Good luck Coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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