Voices Raleigh man coaching youth to succeed in life

Published: 2012-07-06 18:25:00 Updated: 2012-07-06 20:07:54

Jul 6, 2012

Raleigh, N.C. It is an everyday moment at the Raleigh Boy's and Girl's club Ron Williams commanding the undivided attention of young people.

"You work with kids; give them guidance, explained Williams. (Be) there for them when they need you."

For decades, Williams has been there. He has been in the Raleigh community helping countless kids succeed in life and sports - there is no exact number and it would be pointless to try and guess one.

North Carolina Central University head basketball coach LeVelle Moton was one of those kids.

"I definitely wouldn't be here, Moton said. I'd be dead. Or incarcerated, just like a number of kids I grew up with."

Moton worked his way from the projects to become the conference player of the year at NC Central. Now he runs the program.

"It's young men like me who have grown through his guidance, Moton said. I have a platform now and can share his story."

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