Coach Erika Carter - 16u
Erika Carter brings more than a decade of coaching experience, a strong background in education, and a lifelong passion for girls basketball to her role as the 16U Head Coach for the Central PA Wings.
A former standout at Trinity High School, Erika was a member of the 2001 Pennsylvania AA Girls Basketball State Championship team. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree in English Writing and Journalism from the University of Pittsburgh before pursuing a career in education, earning her elementary teaching certification and a master's degree in Education from Wilson College.
Erika's coaching career includes extensive experience at the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity levels. From 2012 through 2019, she served as a Girls Varsity Assistant Coach at Cedar Cliff High School while also leading the school's junior varsity program from 2013 through 2019. She later coached Cedar Cliff's junior high basketball teams before returning to her alma mater, Trinity High School, in 2025. She currently serves as the Girls JV Head Coach and an assistant coach within Trinity's girls basketball program.
Beyond scholastic basketball, Erika has contributed to player development through her involvement with Mid Penn Motion, Team Pennsylvania, the Brightbill Summer Program, and numerous local basketball camps and training opportunities. Her experience working with athletes across multiple age groups and competitive levels has helped shape her understanding of the importance of fundamentals, preparation, confidence, and continued development.
As an educator and coach, Erika understands that the lessons learned through athletics extend far beyond the basketball court. Her background reflects the values of the Central PA Wings and our commitment to developing not only competitive basketball players but also confident, accountable, and well-rounded young women.
Outside of basketball, Erika is in her tenth year of teaching with the West Shore School District and currently teaches at New Cumberland Middle School. She resides in Camp Hill with her two sons, Hendrix and Xavier.