Coaching philosophy
How James teaches the game, in their own words.
Not listed yet.
Career timeline
3 stops · on staffs since 2011
Accolades
Awards and staff honors along the way.
2025 · FootballScoop Coach of the Year finalist
2019 · Conference staff of the year
Coaches who run a similar book
Ranked by how many systems they share with James. Runs on the systems both coaches picked, not guesswork.
HC · Louisville
2 shared
HC · Texas A&M
2 shared
RB · Fresno State
1 shared
Co-DC/CB · Maryland
1 shared
Offensive Line Coach · Alabama
1 shared
The book
The systems this coach runs. Shared vocabulary: picking the same system links similar-style coaches.
Offense
Defense
Specialties
What this coach is known for developing.
Recruiting territory
Where this coach has living-room relationships.
Background
Alma mater
Penn State
Hometown
Refugio, TX
Playing days
LB, Penn State, 2007-2010
Coaching since
2011 · season 16