James Bailey
(Teacher/Coach/Administrator)
James Bailey (Teacher/Coach/Administrator)
Teacher and Coach 1959-1992, District Athletic Director 1970-1992
Received Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1957
Served as Health Teacher, Coach, and Athletic Director for 33 years
Director of Student Activities when Jefferson opened in 1970
Boys Athletic Coordinator from 1970-1992
Chairman of Lake Conference Athletic Directors: 1975-1976
Region VI AA Representative to MSHSL: 1975
Managed many MSHSL Tournaments: 1974-1990
Started the Athletic Trainers Program in Bloomington in 1974
Managed the Jefferson Athletic Trainers Clinic from 1974-1981
Initiated the Student Athletic Trainers Program at Jefferson in 1974
Member of the Bloomington Coaches Association
Coached Jr. High Football and Track
Head Boys Swimming Coach at Kennedy from 1965-1970
Assistant Girls Swim Coach, Alpine Ski and JV Golf Coach at Jefferson
James and his wife Patti currently reside in Nisswa, MN