Throughout the movie, Coach Carter places emphasis on the contract signed by both him and the team. Carter prioritises the student part of student athlete, stating that he imposes these rules for the betterment of the team. According to the statistics in the movie- he is correct in doing so. Young African Americans from age 18- 24 are 30% likely to get arrested and youth from impoverished neighbourhoods such as Richmond are 80% more likely to either wind up dead or behind bars. By laying down this groundwork, the students on the team are far more likely to lead better lives.
In the beginning of the movie, the Richmond Oilers are depicted as a rowdy and aggressive team with a bad dynamic, often clashing in game and post. The tension between …show more content…
He was met with animosity from the team, their parents, and the education system despite having the boys’ best interest in mind. As he continued to keep the gym in lock-down, he catches national attention and is even subjected to harassment. Carter promises to quit if the gym is unlocked again. When the chains are broken, the basketball team refuses to play and chooses to study instead. Timo, who saw his cousin Renny get shot, thanks Carter for saving his life by giving him this opportunity. The team reaches their goal of a 3.2 GPA average and play their last game.
Besides the theme of prioritising studies for student athletes and diverse youth, Coach Carter also focuses on how every individual is held responsible for the actions of another in the team. Examples of this is when the team helps Timo complete his quota of suicides and push ups as well as supporting each other study to achieve 3.2 GPA. With a healthy team dynamic and attention to their academics, several members of the team were able to continue their education despite their racial and monetary disadvantages through a basketball
In the beginning of the movie, the Richmond Oilers are depicted as a rowdy and aggressive team with a bad dynamic, often clashing in game and post. The tension between …show more content…
He was met with animosity from the team, their parents, and the education system despite having the boys’ best interest in mind. As he continued to keep the gym in lock-down, he catches national attention and is even subjected to harassment. Carter promises to quit if the gym is unlocked again. When the chains are broken, the basketball team refuses to play and chooses to study instead. Timo, who saw his cousin Renny get shot, thanks Carter for saving his life by giving him this opportunity. The team reaches their goal of a 3.2 GPA average and play their last game.
Besides the theme of prioritising studies for student athletes and diverse youth, Coach Carter also focuses on how every individual is held responsible for the actions of another in the team. Examples of this is when the team helps Timo complete his quota of suicides and push ups as well as supporting each other study to achieve 3.2 GPA. With a healthy team dynamic and attention to their academics, several members of the team were able to continue their education despite their racial and monetary disadvantages through a basketball