NY Times article quoting UNT Coach Tony Benford

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Since 1999, Carr has spoken to about 40 college teams, as well as N.B.A. players like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Carr was suggested to Ollie by the Massachusetts assistant Shyrone Chatman. UMass Coach Derek Kellogg, who had previously worked with Carr, said his reputation among professional athletes gave him street credibility among younger players.

Hes kind of cool he has the lingo and talk, Kellogg said. And the credentials he has opens the eyes and ears immediately.

North Texas Coach Tony Benford first met Carr when he was an assistant at Marquette, during its runs to the Round of 16 in 2011 and 2012.

Hell start with probably your toughest kids or one of the kids everyone really respects, Benford said. You see one of those guys open up everyone else kind of falls in line. Everyone has a story they want to tell.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/sports/ncaabasketball/psychologist-helps-uconn-forge-lasting-bonds.html?_r=0