Coach Prather
Coach Prather
The Atlanta Select Basketball Association pays homage to the memory of a great coach, Wallace Prather.
Fifteen years ago, Coach Prather brought many of the members of our leadership into his fold, directing and guiding us to become faithful stewards in a great organization, the Atlanta Celtics. As founder and president of the Atlanta Celtics, he served with loyalty, honor and distinction.
Coach,Friend, and Father 1953-2005
He touched the lives of numerous coaches and student-athletes, encouraging and supporting them to become the best they can be. Thus, out of his memory, this organization, the Atlanta Select Basketball Association, was created. Our goal is to continue to spread the wisdom and work that he started, reaching as many students athletes as possible. No one ever again will embody all his traits, his professional attainment, his courage, and his dedication to young people. Coach Prather was highly esteemed in the basketball community and was generally recognized as one whose acts and deeds were worthy of emulation.
May his soul rest in everlasting peace and may the Almighty grant solace and consolation to his dearly beloved wife and the members of his family.