Rosie Carr Basketball Academy

AAU basketball sports team in the capital region participating in competitive tournaments throughout Rosie Carr Academy
Rosie Carr was a devout Christian. Mt.

She was born in 1926 in Sampson County, North Carolina. She died 16 years after the death of her husband, James Carr, following 60 years of marriage at the age of 90. Together, they birthed three sons and three daughters. The youngest son, Darwin Glenn Carr, was the athlete of the family. He honed his basketball skills shooting in peach baskets and rims with no net nailed to a pine tree. He played

against boys much older than him in the dusty yard where he lived. Darwin’s growth spurts during the summers eventually caught up with the older players in the neighborhood as he became the force to be reckoned with. His success at Midway High School earned him a slot in the East/West Allstar Game at the Greensboro Coliseum playing with the best of the best. Although he was capable of playing D1, his coaches and faculty were not accustomed to the pitch. Olive College was eager to get Darwin on their roster as a Jr. College and convinced him to stay when they transitioned to a four-year school. He was awarded the first ever Athletics Hall of Fame Award in Basketball in 2008. https://umotrojans.com/sports/2020/7/10/hall-of-fame-index.aspx?path=insideathletics

Rosie Carr supported Darwin every way that she could and constantly kept him in prayer. Unfortunately, she only saw him play once during his High School years on Senior Night when she had to es**rt him to center court. Rosie Carr loved her baby boy, but the anxiety of watching the game meant that he might get hurt. She made sure his older sister, Peggy, was there to cheer him on. But with every win, she had bragging rights. Understand, her prayers bought Darwin through when he hurt his knee and the doctors said he would never play again. Through prayer and determination, Darwin came back after arthroscopic surgery and took Mount Olive College Trojans to the Championship. Darwin was the first one in the family to get a four-year degree, but he never fulfilled his dream of playing in the NBA. His love for his mother led him to establish the Rosie Carr Academy to honor her support of young people through the vehicle of basketball. She believed in keeping young people busy and responsible and to keep God First. Darwin is continuing her love for the youth and his desire to produce high-level athletes by permeating his skills in their ethics. Also, being the one to believe in his students and push them to the next level. Learning from scripture in Jeremiah 29:11 emphasized by his mother, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” Darwin pulls his inner strength and replaces grief with joy.

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06/12/2026

Our winning ways continued last weekend at the Zero Gravity Upstate’s Battle for NY! 🏆🏀

Congratulations to our 14U Boys team on bringing home the championship — their 2nd tournament title of the season! 🏆🏆

What a great way to finish the season. Thank you to all of our players for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year. A special thank you as well to our coaches and families for their countless hours of support, encouragement and sacrifices that made this season possible.

05/24/2026

Our winning ways continued last weekend at the Zero Gravity Upstate’s Rumble for the Ring Upstate! 🏆🏀

Congratulations to our 16U Boys team on bringing home the championship — their 3rd tournament title! 🏆🏆🏆

Proud of all our players, coaches and families for the hard work, commitment and energy they continue to bring every weekend. 💪

Edit: We lost track.. it’s the team’s 3rd and not 2nd!!!! 💪💪💪

“At the end of the day, real programs don’t just promise wins—they build players, and they build character.” 💯 #youthsports #referee #coaching #parenting #basketball

05/20/2026

Great message! Please listen!

“At the end of the day, real programs don’t just promise wins—they build players, and they build character.” 💯 #youthsports #referee #coaching #parenting #basketball

05/18/2026

Most youth teams play zone because it’s easier…
and honestly, it works early.

I’ve been there.

I’ve played more zone in the past than I wish I would have…
because it helped us win sooner.

Zone has a place. I still use It.

But are you watching the NCAA tournament like I am??

90% of college teams play man-to-man.

So if we don’t teach it early, we’re putting our players behind.

As AAU season starts…let’s coach for their future not just the scoreboard.

05/16/2026

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Most youth teams play zone because it’s easier… and honestly, it works early. I’ve been there. I’ve played more zone in the past than I wish I would have… because it helped us win sooner. Zone has a place. I still use It. But are you watching the NCAA tournament like I am?? 90% of college teams play man-to-man. So if we don’t teach it early, we’re putting our players behind. As AAU season starts…let’s coach for their future not just the scoreboard.

05/15/2026

Last weekend was another huge one for our program!! This time at the Zero Gravity Upstate’s Upstate Kings & Queens! 🏆🏀

Back-to-back weekends with 3 teams bringing home championships! Congratulations to our 11U Girls, 13U Boys and 14U Boys (Gigliello) teams on winning their divisions! A great run for our program after a slow start to the season! 🏆🏆🏆

Proud of all our players, coaches and families for the hard work, commitment and energy they continue to bring every weekend. The growth across the program is showing and we’re excited to keep building! 💪

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms and mother figures in our program! 💐

Thank you for the countless sacrifices, words of encouragement and unwavering support. Your dedication behind the scenes makes everything possible for our kids — on and off the court. 🏀

We are truly grateful for your strength, patience, love, and commitment. Today and every day, we celebrate you. ❤️

Wishing you a very Happy Mother’s Day! 🌹🌹🌹

05/06/2026

Great weekend for our program at the Zero Gravity Upstate’s Capital District Championship! 🏆🏀

Congratulations to our 12U, 15U and 16U Boys teams on bringing home the championship! Special shoutout to our 16U Boys for securing their second championship in back-to-back tournaments! 🏆🏆

Shoutout as well to our 14U Boys (Carr) and 11U Girls for making it all the way to the finals. Tough battles and something to be proud of!

Proud of all our players and coaches. The work is showing, let’s keep building! 💪

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