jade carter
Head Basketball coach | leadership consultant | civil rights compliance professional
Key Milestones
- Trained a district staff and faculty on Civil Rights and Title IX for 7+ years.
- 5A Coach of the year in 2025-2026
- CoFounder of Next Level Basketball focused on youth basketball development
- Expertise in relationship building and culture shifting.
Jade equips educators and coaches to look beyond curriculum or their sport and focus heavily on the culture of their class or team. His vision is dedicated to coaches being prepared for all situations in advance so that they can bring their authentic selves to work.
Key Milestones
Turnaround Success
Transformed an underachieving program into State Tournament team in less than 4 years.
Collegiate Athlete
Team Captain and All Conference basketball player for Saint Gregorys University.
Administrative Background
Civil Rights Compliance and Human Resource Procedural Development for 7 years.
Philosophy & Vision
Jade Carter’s mentorship philosophy is simple: culture first, systems always, people above all. Shaped by small town roots, church leadership, and a decorated collegiate basketball career, he believes winning programs are built where accountability is clear, communication is consistent, and every voice is seen and heard. Drawing on his experience in organizational leadership and district‑level compliance, Coach Carter helps leaders create practical structures that protect students, empower staff, and turn everyday habits into long‑term academic and athletic excellence.
his why...
- Raised by a single mother who put God first in his life very early, Jade was able to develop a passion for service.
- He has shown a passion for advocacy by working in Human Resources for almost a decade helping build policy, train staff on title IX and civil rights, and properly training teachers on how to accommodate students who learn differently.
- Being diagnosed with seizures as a freshman, then bouncing back from a torn ACL as a sophomore in high school, Jade prioritizes building resilience in others. His medical history and late blooming athletic career shaped him into a man of courage and fight which he aims to instill in as many people as possible.
- Currently, he draws inspiration from his wife and two young boys who sacrifice time with him so that he can carry out his Godly mission.
