Millersville

Charles "Cake" Alexander lettered in football, basketball and track and field during his days at MU. During his tenure at Millersville, he was named Most Valuable Player in football in 1951 and named to the third team All-State Teachers Conference in basketball in 1952. After receiving his bachelor's degree, he went onto serve in the U.S. Air Force. In 1957, he founded the LaMott Club, which provided opportunities for inner-city youths to develop their talents in a positive and nurturing manner, where he stayed active until 1978. He has received several awards of distinction in his lifetime, including the Dedication Award from Temple University Track Alumni and being named the Track Coach of the Year/NCAA Eastern Region (1987).

His athletic enthusiasm has extended into several positions, including former coach of Salzberger Junior High School (Philadelphia, 1956-66); Leeds Middle School (Philadelphia, 1966-76); LaMott Track Club (Philadelphia, 1958-1978); Head Track Coach at Temple University (1977-1999); Assistant Women's Track Coach for the Olympic Sports Festival Eastern (1984); Head Women's Track Coach for the Olympic Sports Festival Eastern (1990); Head Track Coach for the Junior Pan American Team (1991); Women's Track Coach for the University of Pennsylvania (2000-2001); Assistant Track Coach for LaSalle University (2002-Present). While at Temple, his accomplishments included producing 15 All-Americans and four athletes who were Olympic Trail qualifiers.

Alexander earned a bachelor's of science in geography.  He resides in Philadelphia with his wife and is retired from the Philadelphia School District, after 43 years, and is currently the assistant Cross Country/Track and Field coach at LaSalle University (coaching the hurdlers, jumpers and sprinters).