James Holt
Head Boys Basketball

About Coach Holt

Years of experience Teaching/Coaching: 18

Years at Academy ISD: 7

High School: Decatur, class of 2000

Undergraduate degree: BS Kinesiology // University of North Texas 2005

Head Coaching Career Record: 164-76

Championships and Awards

As a Head Coach

• District Championships: 4 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

• Bi-District Championships: 5 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

• Area Championships: 4 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

• Regional Championships: 1 (2021)

• State Semi-Finalist: 1 (2021)

• District Coach of the Year: 4 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

As an Assistant

• Basketball State Championships: 4 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2014)

• Basketball State Finalist: 1 (2006)

• Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Assistant Coach of the Year (2013)

• Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Middle School Coach of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009)

• Team Tennis State Semi-Finalist: 1 (2022)

Coaching experience

2016-Present: Academy ISD Head Boys Basketball
2005-2016: Ponder ISD  Assistant Basketball / Head Boys Cross Country (7 years) /  Assitant Boys Cross Country (4 years) / Assitant Tennis