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As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience in clinical, sports, and community psychology, Dr. Joseph Carr has specialized in and perfected his unique brand and methodology of instilling team chemistry and culture in a multitude of settings. His passion and commitment to his practice has led him to become devoted exclusively to helping programs, companies and institutions manage and/or build chemistry and culture among diverse populations and backgrounds.

Dr. Carr received his Undergraduate and (two) Masters’ degrees from California State University at Sacramento and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Washington State University where he holds the distinction of being the first African-American to graduate from the program. Dr. Carr received special training in community psychology at the University of Southern California.

Co-Creator of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) “Rookie Transition Program

The rookie transition program was designed to educate and empower incoming draftees to the pitfalls and opportunities that come with celebrity status. The NBA Rookie Transition Program has since been emulated and duplicated by the NFL, NHL and MLB.

Developed a highly acclaimed program known as the “Mid-Court Roundtable” for Division I College Basketball programs which provides training for coach-player conflict resolution and team chemistry management.

Contributor to publications such as ESPN Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, San Francisco Chronicle, and Las Vegas Sun.

Subject of feature articles in The New York Times and Forbes Magazine.

Developed the 1st multi-family therapy program within the Federal Bureau of Prisons system to prepare inmates nearing release for transition back into the community.

Was among the short list of candidates being considered for the position of “National Drug Czar” during the Clinton Presidential Administration.

Contracted by the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) Employee Assistance Program

Past & Present Clients

Professional athletes that have or are currently working with Dr. Carr include but are not limited to: Lebron James, Victor Oladipo, Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, Dikembe Mutombo, and many more!

NBA teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trailblazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and the Indiana Pacers.

Colleges include that have or are currently working with Dr. Carr include but are not limited to: University of Akron, Arkansas, Arizona State, Auburn University, University of California-Berkley, Cincinnati, Clemson, UConn, Drexel University, Duquesne, Florida State, Fresno State, Georgetown University, Kentucky, Marquette, UMass, Memphis State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oregon, University of the Pacific, Penn State, Radford University, Texas A&M,TAMU-Corpus Christi, University of Washington, and UNLV!

Performance Coaching Successes

2021 FLORIDA STATE NCAA MARCH MADNESS SWEET 16

2021 CLEVELAND STATE UNIV HORIZON LEAGUE CONF CHAMPS; TOURN CHAMPS, NCAA DIV 1 BID

2021 UNIV OF CA – SANTA BARBARA BIG WEST CONF TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS; NCAA DIV 1 BID

2021 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS BIG 12 CONF TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS, NCAA DIV 1 BID

2020 FLORIDA STATE ACC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

2019 -> UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS -> NIT CHAMPIONSHIP

2019 -> FLORIDA STATE -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS ROUND OF 16

2018 -> FLORIDA STATE -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS ELITE 8

2018 -> TEXAS A & M -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS ROUND OF 16

2018 -> PENN STATE -> NIT CHAMPIONSHIP

2018 -> RADFORD UNIVERSITY -> BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMP; NCAA DIVISION I INVITATION

2017 -> TEAM TAKEOVER AAU -> LAS VEGAS NAT’L TOURNAMENT CHAMP

2017 -> TEAM TAKEOVER AAU -> PEACE JAM TOURNMENT FINALIST

2016 -> UNIV OF NOTRE DAME -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS ELITE 8

2016 -> TEXAS A & M -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS ROUND OF 16

2016 -> UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH -> NCAA DIVISION 1 TOURNAMENT

2016 -> FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY -> MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP; NCAA DIV 1 INVITATION

2016 -> TEXAS A & M – CC -> SOUTHLAND TOURNAMENT FINALIST

2015 -> UNIV OF NOTRE DAME -> ACC CHAMPIONSHIP; NCAA MARCH MADNESS ELITE 8

2015 -> TEXAS A&M -> NIT INVITATION

2014 -> UNIV. OF CONNECTICUT -> NCAA DIVISION 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

2014 -> TAYLOR TOWNSEND -> WILD CARD QUALIFIER TO FRENCH OPEN (WOMEN’S SINGLES)

2014 -> TAYLOR TOWNSEND -> DEFEATED #20 RANKED PLAYER TO ADVANCE TO THIRD ROUND

2014 -> UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS INVITATION

2014 -> GANNON UNIVERSITY -> NCAA DIVISION II INVITATION

2014 -> UNIV OF ARKANSAS -> NIT INVITATION

2013 -> GANNON UNIVERSITY -> NCAA DIVISION II INVITATION

2013 -> MARQUETTE UNIV -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS ELITE 8

2012 -> UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS -> NIT CHAMPIONSHIP

2012 -> MARQUETTE -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS SWEET SIXTEEN

2012 -> UNIV OF AKRON -> MAC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP (6 TITLES)*

2012 -> UNIV OF AKRON -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS INVITATIONS (4 TIMES)**

2012 -> GANNON UNIVERSITY -> NIT INVITATION

2011 -> MARQUETTE -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS SWEET SIXTEEN

2011 -> DREXEL UNIV -> NIT INVITATION

2009 -> GEORGETOWN UNIV -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS SWEET SIXTEEN

2006 -> CECIL COUNTY CC -> JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

2005 -> DREXEL UNIVERSITY -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS INVITATION

2004 -> ARIZONA STATE -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS INVITATION

2002 -> CAL-BERKELEY -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS INVITATION

2001 -> UNIV OF MISSOURI -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS ELITE 8

1999 -> UNIV OF MISSOURI -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS INVITATION

1999 -> UNLV -> MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

1999 -> UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI -> NCAA MARCH MADNESS FINALIST

1985 -> GEORGETOWN U -> NCAA DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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