Keon Handley Elevated to Head Football Coach at Carver-Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Carver High School has officially announced Keon Handley as its sixth head football coach, marking a pivotal moment for the Rams as they aim to build on recent success on the gridiron.  

Handley, takes the helm of the Rams program following a one year stint as Carver’s offensive coordinator in 2025,. Handley replaces Rod Carson, who led the Rams to a 6-3 record in 2025, marking the Magic City program’s first winning season since 2017. 

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The Miles College alum’s head coaching journey began at Selma High School, where he led the Class 6A Saints to a 1-9 record in 2016 before making the move to Fairfield.  From 2017 to 2021 he guided the Tigers to three playoff appearances while posting an overall 22-31 record over five seasons.. Most recently, he led Fultondale High School from 2023 to 2024, compiling a 6-14 record and a trip to the Class 4A playoffs over two seasons.

“Being here in Carver, the North Birmingham area is a place that wants to win, wants a culture,” Handley said. “My job is to bring Principal Miss Tikki Hines’ vision to the forefront and do what we need to do to put a winning product in the classroom and on the field.” – Carver Head Football coach Keon Handley

Carver High School has seen a resurgence in its athletic programs in recent years. The school’s basketball team captured a state championship in 2021, and its track team won the 4×100-meter relay in the Class 5A state competition last year. The football team has also made back-to-back playoff appearances, signaling a promising foundation for Handley to build upon.

Handley’s head coaching record currently stands at 29-54 with four postseason appearances over eight seasons as a head coach.