Jonathan Carter, Nova Southeastern University’s new head Cross Country/Track and Field coach, is ready to use his passion, athleticism and ample experience to lead the Sharks to victory this season.
Carter previously coached at various universities, such as Long Island University, Florida International University and the University of Fort Lauderdale, along with high schools, such as Piper and Flanagan, both located in South Florida.
Jonathan Carter, cross country/track head coach. Photo courtesy of NSU Athletics.
Carter has left a significant impact on every team he has coached for, creating a National Champion, multiple All-Americans and making history for various programs.
Carter’s track career began his freshman year of high school, with his coaching career following shortly after. Alongside running track, Carter discovered his passion for coaching during his time lifeguarding at various Broward County public pools. After squeezing in lifeguarding to his tight academic schedule, Carter eventually branched off into teaching swimming lessons.
“I’ve always had a passion for helping people, which teaching swimming lessons allowed me to do. It gave me a start in coaching,” Carter said.
Post high school graduation, Carter attended Florida State University, where he majored in criminology and continued to run track. During Carter’s time at FSU, he became a six-time All-American, a two-time Olympic Trials 100-meter Semi-Finalist and U.S. 100-meter Championship Finalist.
Carter’s coaching career officially began once he graduated from FSU and moved to Brooklyn, New York, where he coached men’s and women’s cross country/track and field at Long Island University. After coaching up north for several years, Carter moved back to his hometown in South Florida, where he since gained the majority of his coaching experience at universities and high schools.
Carter’s long line of coaching is also accompanied by his undeniable passion for helping others and giving back to his community, something he plans on continuing at NSU.
Carter was previously an after- school counselor for at-risk youth, a case manager for foster children, and also worked for the Florida Guardian ad Litem foundation, a state-funded program that advocates for children that have been abused, neglected or harmed. Carter plans on bringing high school seniors from the program to NSU, giving them an opportunity to get involved with the school.
“A lot of them don’t even get the chance to see a soccer or basketball game, let alone a college campus,” Carter said. “To have the opportunity to coach at this level in my community is a dream come true. Being able to know that you can give back to your community by furthering somebody’s academic or athletic quest is definitely something I look forward to doing.”
Carter is grateful to be coaching at NSU and is excited for what this season holds.
To keep up with Carter leading the Sharks to victory this season and making his mark on NSU, visit https://nsusharks.com/sports/mens-track-and-field or follow NSU_XCTF on Instagram and Twitter/X.
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