Any coach aspires to make a difference in the life of his or her players, but few wind up on the big screen because of it. Ken Carter, subject of the 2005 movie "Coach Carter," starring Samuel L. Jackson, made headlines when he locked down his high school gym and told his undefeated team they wouldn't be allowed to take the court until their grades improved. He says while coaches may not need to follow his drastic steps, making an impact begins with leading by example.

Carter says, "I think we have to always be role models because when you put on that uniform, you're representing your city, your town, and most importantly, your family. So we just have to be respectful of others."

Coach Carter says the toughest thing facing coaches today has nothing to do with the game itself, but rather the people in it.

He says, "You've got all these different personalities, like a family. All the siblings have a different personality. So you have to take all these different personalities and blend all these personalities together to be a successful team. That's why sometimes you have to be a great follower before you can be a great leader, when you're talking about leadership. Sometimes you have to follow. You'll notice all the great leaders have the ability to follow."

A coach provides guidance and direction for their team. Coach Carter believes the good ones do it off the court as well.