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{{Short description|American football coach (born c. 1979)}}
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| current_team = [[Tuskegee Golden Tigers football|Tuskegee]]
| current_team = [[Tuskegee Golden Tigers football|Tuskegee]]
| current_conference = [[Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference|SIAC]]
| current_conference = [[Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference|SIAC]]
| current_record = 7–3
| current_record = 7–4
| contract =
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| birth_date = {{Circa|{{Birth year and age|1979}}}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|9|14}}
| birth_place = [[Prichard, Alabama]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Prichard, Alabama]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| coach_years1 = 2002–2003
| coach_years1 = 2002–2003
| coach_team1 = [[Tuskegee Golden Tigers football|Tuskegee]] ([[Graduate assistant|GA]])
| coach_team1 = [[Tuskegee Golden Tigers football|Tuskegee]] ([[Graduate assistant|GA]])
| coach_years2 = 2005
| coach_years2 = 2004
| coach_team2 = [[Bullock County High School|Bullock County HS (AL)]] (AHC/[[Offensive coordinator|OC]])
| coach_team2 = [[Bullock County High School|Bullock County HS (AL)]] (AHC/[[Offensive coordinator|OC]])
| coach_years3 = 2006–2008
| coach_years3 = 2005–2008
| coach_team3 = [[Clark Atlanta Panthers football|Clark Atlanta]] (QB)
| coach_team3 = [[Clark Atlanta Panthers football|Clark Atlanta]] (QB)
| coach_years4 = 2009–2010
| coach_years4 = 2009–2010
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| coach_years10 = 2023–present
| coach_years10 = 2023–present
| coach_team10 = Tuskegee
| coach_team10 = Tuskegee
| overall_record = 7–3
| overall_record = 7–4
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'''Aaron James''' (born September 14, 1979) is an American [[college football]] coach. He is the head football coach for [[Tuskegee University]], a position he has held since 2023. He also coached for [[Bullock County High School]], [[Clark Atlanta Panthers football|Clark Atlanta]], [[Lane Dragons football|Lane]], [[Miles Golden Bears football|Miles]], and [[Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football|Bethune–Cookman]]. He played college football for Tuskegee as a [[quarterback]].
'''Aaron James''' (born {{Circa|1979}}) is an American [[college football]] coach. He is the head football coach for [[Tuskegee University]], a position he has held since 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron James - Head Football Coach - Staff Directory |url=https://goldentigersports.com/staff-directory/aaron-james/97 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Tuskegee University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=HBCU |date=2023-01-11 |title=Aaron James officially introduced as Tuskegee head coach |url=https://hbcusports.com/2023/01/11/aaron-james-officially-introduced-as-tuskegee-head-coach/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Winter |first=Jack |date=2023-07-16 |title=Tuskegee's New Coach Drops Truth Bomb On Leading Top HBCU Program |url=https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu-news-tuskegees-new-coach-drops-truth-bomb-on-leading-historic-program |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tuskegee Alum Aaron James ’04 Named Head Football Coach {{!}} Tuskegee University |url=https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/tuskegee-alum-aaron-james-04-named-head-football-coach |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=www.tuskegee.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Derek |date=2023-07-19 |title=Aaron James Is Set To Lead Tuskegee University Football |url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/former-tuskegee-university-quarterback-aaron-james-is-now-leading-on-the-sidelines/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Black Enterprise |language=en-US}}</ref> He also coached for [[Bullock County High School]], [[Clark Atlanta Panthers football|Clark Atlanta]], [[Lane Dragons football|Lane]], [[Miles Golden Bears football|Miles]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron James - Football Coach |url=https://milesgoldenbears.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/aaron-james/144 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Miles College Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=HBCU Gameday |date=2021-08-14 |title=Bethune-Cookman brings in Miles College OC |url=https://hbcugameday.com/2021/08/14/bethune-cookman-brings-in-miles-college-oc/ |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=HBCU Gameday |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football|Bethune–Cookman]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron James - Football Coach |url=https://bcuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/aaron-james/2600 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Bethune-Cookman University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> He played college football for Tuskegee as a [[quarterback]].

==Early life and playing career==
James was born in [[Prichard, Alabama]], and played [[high school football]] for [[Mattie T. Blount High School]] in [[Eight Mile, Alabama]], as a [[quarterback]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 22, 1996 |title=Clay County twosome take All State honors |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/ledger-enquirer-clay-county-twosome-take/139572984/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[Ledger-Enquirer]] |pages=36}}</ref> As a senior he compiled a 14–0 record and won an Alabama state championship.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thomas |first=Ben |date=December 23, 2001 |title=Comegy contemplates the future |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-comegy-contemp/139573303/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[Montgomery Advertiser]] |pages=38}}</ref>

James played [[college football]] for [[Tuskegee University]] from 1998 to 2001.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thomas |first=Ben |date=August 30, 2003 |title=Tuskegee wins back-and-fourth brawl with ASU |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-tuskegee-wins/139573169/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[Montgomery Advertiser]] |pages=5}}</ref> During his career he compiled a 42–5 record as a starter including back-to-black [[black college football national championship]]<nowiki/>s in 2000 and 2001.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thomas |first=Ben |date=December 23, 2001 |title=Golden Tigers make strong case for national crown |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-golden-tigers/139572867/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[Montgomery Advertiser]] |pages=38}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Aaron James - Head Football Coach - Staff Directory |url=https://goldentigersports.com/staff-directory/aaron-james/97 |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Tuskegee University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>

In 2004, James signed with the [[Alabama Lightning]] of the [[North American Football League (2000s)|North American Football League]] (NAFL).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mahone |first=Vanessa |date=August 12, 2005 |title=Alabama Lightning: Still Time to Catch This Undefeated Football Team In Action |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/pensacola-news-journal-alabama-lightning/139572748/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[Pensacola News Journal]] |pages=132}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
James began his coaching career following his graduation from Tuskegee as a [[graduate assistant]] for two years.<ref name=":0" /> Following his stint with the Alabama Lightning he became the assistant [[head coach]] and [[offensive coordinator]] for [[Bullock County High School]].<ref name=":0" />

In 2005, James was named as the [[quarterback]]<nowiki/>s coach for [[Clark Atlanta University]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mahone |first=Derrick |date=August 25, 2005 |title=Option offense pleases Clark QBs |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/the-atlanta-constitution-option-offense/139572522/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|The Atlanta Constitution]] |pages=D9}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Brietzke |first=Luke |date=November 3, 2007 |title=Tuskegee squad in no mood to share |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-tuskegee-squad/139572635/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[Montgomery Advertiser]] |pages=111}}</ref> He stayed in that position until 2008. In 2009, he was hired by [[Lane College]] as the team's quarterbacks coach.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vines |first=Matt |date=August 28, 2010 |title=Lambuth, Lane begin football seasons today |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/article/the-jackson-sun-lambuth-lane-begin-foot/139572420/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |work=[[The Jackson Sun]] |pages=26}}</ref>

In 2011, James was hired by [[Miles College]] as the team's [[wide receiver]]<nowiki/>s coach.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2023 |title=Aaron James officially introduced as Tuskegee head coach |url=https://hbcusports.com/2023/01/11/aaron-james-officially-introduced-as-tuskegee-head-coach/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=HBCU Sports}}</ref> After four years he was promoted to quarterbacks coach before being promoted again in 2018 to offensive coordinator while maintaining his role as quarterbacks coach.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron James - Football Coach |url=https://milesgoldenbears.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/aaron-james/144 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Miles College Athletics |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, James was hired by [[Bethune–Cookman University]] as offensive coordinator under head football coach [[Terry Sims]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 14, 2021 |title=Bethune-Cookman brings in Miles College OC |url=https://hbcugameday.com/2021/08/14/bethune-cookman-brings-in-miles-college-oc/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=HBCU Gameday}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aaron James - Football Coach |url=https://bcuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/aaron-james/2600 |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=Bethune-Cookman University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>

===Tuskegee===
In 2022, James returned to his [[alma mater]], Tuskegee, as the offensive coordinator under [[Reginald Ruffin]] who he had previously worked under while at Miles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Thonnia |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Tuskegee Alum Aaron James ’04 Named Head Football Coach |url=https://www.tuskegee.edu/news/tuskegee-alum-aaron-james-04-named-head-football-coach |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[Tuskegee University]]}}</ref>

Following the conclusion of the 2022 season, Ruffin announced his retirement and James was hired as his replacement on January 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Winter |first=Jack |date=July 16, 2023 |title=HBCU news: Tuskegee coach Aaron James on leading historic program |url=https://clutchpoints.com/hbcu-news-tuskegees-new-coach-drops-truth-bomb-on-leading-historic-program |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=ClutchPoints}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Majors |first=Derek |date=July 19, 2023 |title=Former Tuskegee University Quarterback Aaron James Gets 'Head Coach Status' |url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/former-tuskegee-university-quarterback-aaron-james-is-now-leading-on-the-sidelines/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[Black Enterprise]]}}</ref>

In James's first season, Tuskegee started the year projected to finish third in the [[Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (SIAC).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-13 |title=6 Golden Rams Named to the All-SIAC Preseason Football Team |url=https://asugoldenrams.com/news/2023/7/13/6-golden-rams-named-to-the-all-siac-preseason-football-team.aspx |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Albany State University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> In the season opener, Tuskegee defeated [[Fort Valley State Wildcats football|Fort Valley State]] 37–31 in the Red Tails Classic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hayes |first=James |date=September 3, 2023 |title=Tuskegee triumphs over Fort Valley State in thrilling Boeing Red Tails Classic |url=https://www.wsfa.com/2023/09/04/tuskegee-triumphs-over-fort-valley-state-thrilling-boeing-red-tails-classic/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[WSFA]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Humphrey III |first=Jerry |date=September 3, 2023 |title=Tuskegee wins their first Red Tails Classic in a thriller over Fort Valley |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/tuskegee-university/2023/09/03/tuskegee-wins-their-first-red-tails-classic-in-a-thriller-over-fort-valley-hbcu-tigers-mgm-football/70680086007/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[Montgomery Advertiser]]}}</ref> The following week, the Golden Tigers visited [[Kentucky State Thorobreds football|Kentucky State]] and won 36–10 in the first week of SIAC play.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2023 |title=Big second quarter sends Tuskegee football team past Kentucky State |url=https://www.state-journal.com/local_sports/big-second-quarter-sends-tuskegee-football-team-past-kentucky-state/article_67d6e18c-510d-11ee-9986-d30fece9f5b5.html |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[The State Journal (Kentucky)|The State Journal]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bonner |first=Lindsey |date=September 11, 2023 |title=Tuskegee gets the win on the road at Kentucky State |url=https://www.waka.com/2023/09/11/tuskegee-gets-the-win-on-the-road-at-kentucky-state/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[WAKA (TV)|WAKA Action 8 News]]}}</ref> In the home-opener and Hall of Fame Game, Tuskegee hosted [[Central State Marauders football|Central State]] and won 27–21.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-16 |title=Tuskegee Holds off Central State with 27-21 win, Improves to 3-0 for First Time Since 2016 |url=https://goldentigersports.com/news/2023/9/16/football-tuskegee-improves-to-3-0-for-first-time-since-2016-with-27-21-win-over-central-state.aspx |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Tuskegee University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> On September 30, 2023, Tuskegee visited [[NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision|Division I FCS]] opponent [[2023 Alabama A&M Bulldogs football team|Alabama A&M]] and lost 3–58.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tuskegee Golden Tigers vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Live Score and Stats - September 30, 2023 Gametracker |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20230930_TUSK@ALAM/ |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Snyder |first=Deron |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Alabama A&M treats record crowd to homecoming rout of Tuskegee |url=https://thegrio.com/2023/10/02/alabama-am-treats-record-crowd-to-homecoming-rout-of-tuskegee/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=thegrio}}</ref> In the annual Morehouse Tuskegee Classic, Tuskegee outlasted [[Morehouse Maroon Tigers football|Morehouse]] 40–28 to win back-to-back years and their tenth win all-time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Football History vs Morehouse College |url=https://goldentigersports.com/sports/football/opponent-history/morehouse-college/4 |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Tuskegee University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> On [[homecoming]], Tuskegee hosted [[Edward Waters Tigers football|Edward Waters]] and lost 38–41.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Freeman |first=Clayton |date=October 14, 2023 |title='Are you kidding me?' See Edward Waters University's Hail Mary pass to stun Tuskegee |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/10/14/edward-waters-hail-mary-siac-college-football-pass-beats-tuskegee/71192692007/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[The Florida Times-Union]]}}</ref> The Golden Tigers finished the year by playing in the [[Turkey Day Classic]] against [[2023 Alabama State Hornets football team|Alabama State]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2023 |title=Alabama State blows out Tuskegee in Turkey Day Classic |url=https://hbcusports.com/2023/11/23/alabama-state-blows-out-tuskegee-in-turkey-day-classic/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=HBCU Sports}}</ref> They lost 3–41 and it was their fourth-consecutive loss to ASU.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Football History vs Alabama State University |url=https://goldentigersports.com/sports/football/opponent-history/alabama-state-university/9 |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Tuskegee University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Humphrey III |first=Jerry |date=November 23, 2023 |title=Alabama State football dominates Tuskegee to win Turkey Day Classic in Montgomery |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/alabama-state/2023/11/23/alabama-state-football-tuskegee-score-turkey-day-classic-2023/71625871007/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=[[Montgomery Advertiser]]}}</ref> In his inaugural season as a head coach, James lead the Golden Tigers to a 7–4 record and finished tied second in the conference.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Football Schedule |url=https://goldentigersports.com/sports/football/schedule/2023 |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Tuskegee University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
James is married to Rosie and the have two daughters.<ref name=":0" />


==Head coaching record==
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Aaron James
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamTuskegee
ConferenceSIAC
Record7–4
Biographical details
Born (1979-09-14) September 14, 1979 (age 45)
Prichard, Alabama, U.S.
Alma materTuskegee University (2002)
Playing career
1998–2001Tuskegee
2004Alabama Lightning
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2002–2003Tuskegee (GA)
2004Bullock County HS (AL) (AHC/OC)
2005–2008Clark Atlanta (QB)
2009–2010Lane (QB)
2011–2014Miles (WR)
2015–2017Miles (QB)
2018–2020Miles (OC/QB)
2021Bethune–Cookman (OC)
2022Tuskegee (OC)
2023–presentTuskegee
Head coaching record
Overall7–4
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-SIAC (2001)

Aaron James (born September 14, 1979) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Tuskegee University, a position he has held since 2023. He also coached for Bullock County High School, Clark Atlanta, Lane, Miles, and Bethune–Cookman. He played college football for Tuskegee as a quarterback.

Early life and playing career

James was born in Prichard, Alabama, and played high school football for Mattie T. Blount High School in Eight Mile, Alabama, as a quarterback.[1] As a senior he compiled a 14–0 record and won an Alabama state championship.[2]

James played college football for Tuskegee University from 1998 to 2001.[3] During his career he compiled a 42–5 record as a starter including back-to-black black college football national championships in 2000 and 2001.[4][5]

In 2004, James signed with the Alabama Lightning of the North American Football League (NAFL).[6]

Coaching career

James began his coaching career following his graduation from Tuskegee as a graduate assistant for two years.[5] Following his stint with the Alabama Lightning he became the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for Bullock County High School.[5]

In 2005, James was named as the quarterbacks coach for Clark Atlanta University.[7][8] He stayed in that position until 2008. In 2009, he was hired by Lane College as the team's quarterbacks coach.[9]

In 2011, James was hired by Miles College as the team's wide receivers coach.[10] After four years he was promoted to quarterbacks coach before being promoted again in 2018 to offensive coordinator while maintaining his role as quarterbacks coach.[11]

In 2021, James was hired by Bethune–Cookman University as offensive coordinator under head football coach Terry Sims.[12][13]

Tuskegee

In 2022, James returned to his alma mater, Tuskegee, as the offensive coordinator under Reginald Ruffin who he had previously worked under while at Miles.[14]

Following the conclusion of the 2022 season, Ruffin announced his retirement and James was hired as his replacement on January 10, 2023.[15][16]

In James's first season, Tuskegee started the year projected to finish third in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).[17] In the season opener, Tuskegee defeated Fort Valley State 37–31 in the Red Tails Classic.[18][19] The following week, the Golden Tigers visited Kentucky State and won 36–10 in the first week of SIAC play.[20][21] In the home-opener and Hall of Fame Game, Tuskegee hosted Central State and won 27–21.[22] On September 30, 2023, Tuskegee visited Division I FCS opponent Alabama A&M and lost 3–58.[23][24] In the annual Morehouse Tuskegee Classic, Tuskegee outlasted Morehouse 40–28 to win back-to-back years and their tenth win all-time.[25] On homecoming, Tuskegee hosted Edward Waters and lost 38–41.[26] The Golden Tigers finished the year by playing in the Turkey Day Classic against Alabama State.[27] They lost 3–41 and it was their fourth-consecutive loss to ASU.[28][29] In his inaugural season as a head coach, James lead the Golden Tigers to a 7–4 record and finished tied second in the conference.[30]

Personal life

James is married to Rosie and the have two daughters.[5]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Tuskegee Golden Tigers (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (2023–present)
2023 Tuskegee 7–4 6–2 T–2nd
2024 Tuskegee 0–0 0–0
Tuskegee: 7–4 6–2
Total: 7–4

References

  1. ^ "Clay County twosome take All State honors". Ledger-Enquirer. December 22, 1996. p. 36. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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