James Bailey

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

1. Boys Athletic Coordinator from 1970-1992

2. Chairman of Lake Conference Athletic Directors: 1975-1976

3. 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