James Burkley
Married to Cheryl Burkley, Father of two children, Jamichael & James Jr. One Grandchild Londyn Burkley. Graduate of Middleton high school 1982. Attended Northwest Mississippi Junior College 1982-1984 on a basketball scholarship. Attended Delta State University 1984-1986 on a basketball scholarship where he Holds a B.S. degree In General Studies. Served as a Graduate Assistant for Delta State Men’s basketball program. Earn a Health and Physical Education teaching Certificate from Bethel College. Played Professional for Mississippi Jets in 1987-1988. Played in Europe, Philippine, and China 1990-1992. In 2002 Delta State University inducted James Burkley into the Sports Hall of Fame. In 2004 Middleton High school retired basketball Jersey #14 on his behalf. In 2018 BCAT inducted James Burkley into the Tennessee Coaches Hall of Fame. In 2023 was selected by Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee, Class A boys Coach of the Year.
(Middleton High School)
*21 years’ experience as the Head Coach of a highly competitive Girls’ Basketball team that won 67 consecutive games from 2014-2016.
*14 years’ experience as Boys Head Coach.
* Record of 671 wins-339 losses.
Assisted 26 student-athletes in college for scholarships.
(Girls Team Accomplishment)
11 -District Coach of the year-04,05,06,07,08,09,10,12,13,14,16
9-District Regular Season Title-‘06,’07,’08,’09,’10,’13,’14,’15,’16
10–District Tournament Championships- ‘05,’06,’07,’08,’09,’13,’14,’15,’16,’17
3 -Regional championships-’08,’15,’16
4 -Sub-state championships-‘08,’10,’15,’16
9 -Sub-state appearances-‘08,’2009,’2010,’2011,’2013,’2014,’2015,’2016,’2017
4 -State Tournament appearances-‘2008,’2010,’2015,’2016
1 -State Championship-‘2015
3 -State Tournament Final Four-’2010,’2015,’2016
2 -Jackson Sun Coach of the Year-’2010,’2015
5-West Tennessee All-star Coach- ‘2008,’2010,’2014,’2015,’2016
2 -BCAT West All-stars Coach selection ’2015, ’2016
1 –TSSAA Girls’ Coach of the year '2015
2 -Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (Girls’ coach of the year ’15,’16)
Record: 377 wins and 231 losses
(Boys Team Accomplishment)
7-District Coach of the year awards- ’2010, ‘2011,’2013,’2015,’2018,’2022,’2023
7-District Regular season Titles- 2011, 2012, 2016,2017, 2018, 2022, & 2023
7-District Championships- 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017,2018, 2022, & 2023
4-Regional Championships-2011, 2018, 2022,2023
2-Sub-state championships-’2011,’2023
5-Sub-state Appearances-2011, 2017, 2018, 2022, & 2023
2-state tournament appearances-2011 & 2023
2-state championship runners-up-2011, & 2023
2-State tournament final four-2011,2023
1-Jackson Sun coach of the year-2010
1-West Tennessee All-star Coach- ‘2018
1-BCAT Class A All-star game Head Coach ‘2023
1-BCAT Class A Coach of the year Award- ‘2023
2-TSSAA Coach of the year Runners-up 2011, & 2023
1-TSSAA District 7 A.F. Bridges Award (Male coach of the year) 2011-12.
Record: 294 wins and 108 losses
*Head Girls and boys Middle school basketball coach
Boy’s record- 16-20 (2007-2009)
Girls’ record-69-18 (2002-2007) *3-District coach of the year awards (‘04,’05,’06)
*Head Girls Volleyball coach for 5 years 2003-2008
Record-52-45 (District coach of the year 2007
