Ray Carr (1996)

Coach Carr initiated the Tennis program in 1975 and coaching the Tennis program for two decades, retiring in 1994.  In those 20 years his teams made 20 regional playoff appearances, won 11 New England titles, 5 Colonial States Athletic Conference Championships, and was in 5 NJCAA National Tournaments.  Coach Carr was New England Tennis Coach of the Year for an incredible 11 times, was CSAC Coach of the Year 5 times, has an overall record of 191-33; which is among the best in national junior college tennis history and that includes 6 undefeated seasons.  Coach Carr came into CCRI after having a successful teaching and coaching career at North Kingstown High School.  At North Kingstown, he was a Physical Education teacher, coached baseball, football, tennis, and wrestling coach as well.  Once arriving at CCRI in 1974, he was an integral part in the development of the physical education department and was a supervisor for the Community Recreation Program; as well as being a member of the Narragansett School Committee for many years.