Within Team Relationship Systems, There Are No Right Cultures, and No Correct Philosophies

Our Coaching Philosophy

Within, what we call team relationship systems, there are many cultures, and many philosophies. The question that comes to our mind is what relationship system that will incorporate the culture and philosophy that will best fit and be the most effective in the program that we are involved with.

With the move to Johnson C. Smith, we are excited about the new relationship system. Smith’s additional resources will definitely add value to our program. We will have access to a collegiate weight room, swimming pool, and other basketball aides.

Another one of our coaching philosophy is what we call individual and team relationships that include the student’s responsibility. We strongly believe in on and off the court rules. If you break those rules, there are consequences. Usually on court discipline, originates from off the court rules.

1. All student athletes must maintain a 2.3 GPA (this would be a graduated approach if the current requirements are lower)
2. All student athletes must be on time for any team function
3. All student athletes must sit in the first 3 rows in class
4. All student athletes will respect the school, coaches, teachers, parents, officials, and anyone in the community
5. All student athletes will honor the game day dress code (this will be graduated into other days also)
6. All student athletes will be responsible for maintaining a clean locker room and gym
7. All student athletes will help a fallen player

Changing or modifying relationship behavior for a short term is relatively easy. Changing relationship behavior in ways that benefit the team, school, community and home requires an in-depth knowledge of the student athlete. Our biggest strength is our ability to connect with people (its called relationship). Our previous athletes know that we genuinely care about the whole person (on and off the court). Just like a good teacher, good coaches have to be good at explaining things, keep their cool, have a sense of humor, know their content, set high expectations, detailed oriented and be good managers of time.

Kennedy Charter Boys Basketball has emerged as a regional powerhouse. The Eagles have completed back to back 20 win seasons and finished their second season of play in the GCHSAA, under direction of 2nd year head coach, Oscar J. Walker, who led the Eagles to a conference runner-up finish in his first season. Knowing that the ultimate goal of a coach is to win; however, our coaching philosophy goes beyond winning – it is succeeding at life beyond the high school years to be a productive and contributing citizen. Coach Walker leads the way with six years experience as a Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and 14 years as an elite AAU Coach. The Eagles feature 9 former players currently playing collegiate basketball across all divisions.