Francique Sport and Education
representing the future with passion and pride

About

Empower. Pride. Passion.

About Us

Founded in 2015, Francique Sport and Education Consulting, LLC provides education, research, and development for sport. Akilah and Alleyne Francique are former athletes that have turned their life experiences into a family business. Meeting in 2008 through a shared interest in track and field (athletics), they forged a friendship on their love for the sport and value of education. They have since built a marriage rooted in family, in which they amplify the importance of sport and education, and value giving back to youth and young adults in their networks and surrounding communities. Their passion and a sense of pride can be viewed through their professional engagements, clients services, and outreach.

Mission Statement

Francique Sport and Education Consulting, LLC is dedicated to helping people discover their best selves through participation in sport, physical activity, and education. Our family based team actively lives and researches the relational and culturally relevant benefits of sport and physical activity participation and educational endeavors. 

Vision

Through education, research, and development engagement:

  • We embrace participation of diverse people and groups across diverse communities.

  • We promote local, national, and international idea exchange.

  • We believe inclusion today is an investment to involvement in the future.

 

Contact Us

Our team of educators will review your request(s) and provide you with rate options that best meet you, your group, and/or your organizational needs.

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Team Members

 
 
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Carter-Francique giving her Presidential Keynote at the 2019 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) annual conference.

Co-Founder | EDuCATOR

Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, PhD

Akilah was born in Topeka, Kansas. She grew up with a passion for sport, participating in track and field, martial arts, and volleyball at the youth and high school level. She was a member of the track and field team at the University of Houston (UH) participating in 100 meter hurdles and long jump. Sport participation and education serve as a mainstay in Akilah's life then and now. She served as the President for the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) (2018-2019). She served as the Executive Director for the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change (ISSSSC) and an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies at San José State University (2019-2022). In the fall of 2022, Akilah began serving as the Dean for the School of Education, Health and Human Services at Benedict College - a Historically Black College - in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

 

Education

University of Georgia-Athens
Doctorate of Philosophy, Sports Studies, 2008

Masters of Education, Kinesiology: Exercise Science, 2004

University of Houston
B.S., Kinesiology: Exercise Science, 2000

B.S., Psychology, 2000

Expertise

• Promoting Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in Sport and Society
• Teaching & Training in Health, Kinesiology: Sport Management & Sport Studies, and African American Studies in Higher Education
• Providing Mentoring and Social Support for P-20 Student-Athletes

Certifications

  • Diversity & Inclusion, Cornell University

  • Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research Studies, LEAP UGA

  • USA Track and Field Level I Coach, USATF

 
 

Co-Founder | COACH

Alleyne J. Francique, OBE, OLY, MA

Track & Field

Alleyne was born and raised in St. Andrew’s, Grenada, West Indies. He navigated the collegiate landscape as a junior college athlete at Essex County College and college athlete at Louisiana State University (LSU) to achieve his education and numerous NCAA accolades in track and field. Following his tenure at LSU, Francique began his professional athletic career running for NIKE. He’s a 3-time Olympian and 3-time Olympic coach, having garnered athletic awards as the 2-time 400 meter world indoor champion (2004 & 2006). Following his retirement, he transitioned from athlete to coach training NCAA and Olympic athletes. To learn more about his athletic accolades click HERE.

Education

KU Leuven

Erasmus Mundus Joint M.A. in Sport Ethics and Integrity, 2021

Louisiana State University

B.A., General Studies with a Minor inBusiness Administration, Speech Communication, & Social Work, 2003

Essex County College

Associate Degree, Business Administration, 2000

Expertise

Coaching:

  • Expertise in sprints, hurdles and jump events at both collegiate and professional/Olympic level.

  • Practical in-depth knowledge and experience of core fitness training, sports nutrition and intermediate sport science.

  • Over 23 Years familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations.

  • Tested know-how in planning and running structured training programs.

Sport Administration:

  • Capacity to manage and budget for travel and equipment.

  • Familiarity with accompanying participants to regional, national, and international competitions and events.

  • Experience with participant(s) in events and salary negotiation and chaperoning.

  • Experience in providing feedback and evaluating individual and team performance.

  • Capability to monitor physical and mental conditioning of participants.

  • Competence to translate individual performances into effective and winning teams.

Certification

  • USA Track and Field Coaching Education Level I Certification, 2008

 
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Educator

Constance E. Carter

Constance was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised Kansas City, Missouri. A leader in education, she welcomes the opportunity to work with all people no matter their intellectual capabilities. She’s educated students of all intellectual and learning (dis)abilities to include students identified as gifted and talented. Constance has served as a teacher, principal, and administrator in K-12 education. Now retired from education, she spends her time with her grandchildren, and engaging in activities with organizations such as Jack and Jill of America and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

 

Education

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Learning Disability, 1983

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (MISSOURI)
B.S., Elementary Education and Special Education, 1973

Expertise

• Elementary & Special Education
• Elementary EducationFederal Guidelines for Title I Programs

Certification

• K-12 Administration, Washburn University

 
 
 
 
 
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Educator

James D. Carter, Jr.

James was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. A sport enthusiast and life time educator, he values the avenues sport and education can lead young people. He has served as a history teacher, a counselor, a principal, and an administrator in K-12 education. Now retired, he spends his time with his grandchildren and engaging with organizations such as the United Way and the 100 Black Men of America.

 

Education

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts in Guidance Counseling, 1976

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (MISSOURI)
B.S., Secondary Education, 1973

Expertise

  • Evaluating and Mentoring new and experienced K-12 principals and teachers

  • Promoting Professional Learning Communities

  • Experience in classroom observation of the teaching and learning process

Certification

  • Secondary School Administrative Certification, University of Kansas

  • Illinois K-12 Type 75 Administrative Certification, Northern Illinois University

  • Georgia Educator Certification Level 5