His teaching philosophy is centered on creating an inclusive, supportive, and challenging environment that encourages students to explore, question, and discover.
PALMETTO, FL, January 24, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — James Haynes Jr. has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
James Haynes, Jr. was born October 18th, 1954, to the parents of James Haynes, Sr. and Rebecca Haynes Scott. James’s mother Rebecca Haynes Scott brought him up in the church and always talked to him and taught him how important it was to know your roots. She told him that he should learn those who preceded us and made all the sacrifices so that we could live better lives. James’s mother Rebecca Haynes Scott was his biggest inspiration in his life when he was growing up. James gives all the credit to his Lord and Savior Christ and his mother Rebecca Haynes Scott for a successful life that he is living today. This is why James preaches education first, then the game of any sports.
James graduated from Sarasota High School in 1972. He received a football scholarship to Florida A & M University. James received his B.S. degree in 1976 from Florida A & M University.
My philosophy is my teaching and coaching, which was rooted in me at a young age. I had a passion for empowering students and athletes to reach their full potential.
As an educator, I believe that teaching is not merely about imparting knowledge, but about fostering a love of learning, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity. My teaching philosophy is centered on creating an inclusive, supportive, and challenging environment that encourages students to explore, question, and discover.
As a coach, I emphasize the development of the whole person, not just the athlete. My coaching philosophy focuses on building strong relationships, promoting teamwork, and instilling a growth mindset. I believe that all sports can be a powerful vehicle for teaching life skills, such as discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship.
My ultimate goal as a teacher and coach was to inspire and empower all students and athletes to become confident, compassionate, and engaged members of their communities.
My ardent passion for teaching, all sports, and mentoring student-athletes. As an educator and coach, I have always been driven by a desire to inspire and empower young minds. Mentoring student athletes is particularly rewarding, as it allows me to combine my passions for teaching and coaching all sports. I take great pride in helping students navigate the challenges of academics and athletics.
After James graduated from FAMU his first teaching job started in Pensacola, Florida in 1977 as a ninth-grade Head Basketball Coach and Assistant Coach to the Varsity Basketball team and James’ first State Championship at Washington High School 1979-80.
-From there James moved to Branford, Florida as the Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Basketball Coach at Branford High School. Call of duty: Defensive Coordinator, Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coach. 1980-81.
-The next stop would be at Mayo, Florida as the Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Basketball Coach at Lafayette High School. with a State Championship Class A 1981-82. Call of Duty: Defensive Coordinator, Offensive Lines Coach, Special Teams Coach. 1981-84.
-The next stop would be at Perry, Florida as the Assistant Football Coach and Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Taylor County High School. Call of duty: Defensive Coordinator, Offensive Lines Coach, Special Teams coach. 1984-85
-The next stop would be at Lake Butler, Florida as the Assistant Football Coach, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, Assistant Track Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach. Call of duty: Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks and Running Backs Coach. 1985-89.
-The next stop would be at Gainesville, Florida at Gainesville High School as Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach, and Assistant Track Coach. Also, Assistant Coach to Semi-pro team Gainesville Growlers and Semi-pro team Jacksonville Thrillers. Call of duty: Defensive Coordinator, Running Backs Coach, Offensive Lines Coach and Assistant Offensive Coordinator for the Gainesville Growlers. Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach for the Jacksonville Thrillers. 1989-95.
-The next stop would still be in Gainesville, Florida but at Eastside High School as Assistant Football Coach. We were also District Champs and Second Round Playoffs in 1995-96. Call of duty: Defensive Coordinator, and Inside/Outside Linebackers Coach. 1995-96.
-James’ next stop would be to stop coaching for two years to take care of his family and his beautiful baby girl Jayme who was born in 1996. Not only does James talk about his Lord and Savior but he also talks about family and education on how important it is to have in life. 1996-98.
-The next stop would be at Hawthorne, Florida at Hawthorne High School Head J.V. Football Coach, and the Head Basketball Coach with three 20 winning seasons, three straight district titles, and two trips to the State Final Four. 1998-01
-Next James would be the Head Football Coach at Hawthorne, Florida at Hawthorne High School and I would like to thank Principal Samuel Haywood for giving me this opportunity from 2001-04 with a two-year winning season of 16-6.
-The next stop and the last stop would be in Manatee County 12 miles from Sarasota, Florida where he grew up. James’ next Head Football job ended up in Palmetto, Florida at Palmetto High School with his first year 2004/05 record 8-4, district 3-1, 2005/06 5-5, 2006/07 5-5. James resigned as Palmetto High School Head Football Coach. He accepted the teaching position at Braden River High School under principal Jim Pauley and continued his coaching career at Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida from 2006-2016 and from there James retired. James also was teacher of the year at Braden River High School during the year of 2013.
After 42 years of teaching and coaching with more victories than losses and countless drills of all sorts. James was great at many things when it came to teaching and coaching. James has been a successful two-time winning Head Football Coach and a successful four-time winning Basketball Coach along with Track and Baseball Coach.
In James’ teaching and coaching career, we have moved 10 times in his teaching and coaching career. My wife Carolyn Haynes, who is the love of my life, has packed and moved us 10 times of my teaching and coaching career. All at the same time she was left raising our four kids: James Haynes, III, Michael Haynes, Sr., Shedrick Haynes, and Jayme Haynes. James has taught school and coached all sports for 42 years. James has spent his whole life imparting the right skills and knowledge into students and student athletes.
There is no doubt in James’ mind that he has been an achiever, open-minded, generous, knowledgeable, modest, courageous, responsible, and a highly respected teacher and coach for all students.
James always went the extra mile to make sure that every student was prepared for all assignments whether it was inside the classroom or on the field or off the field. James Haynes, Jr., was a great leader in all sports. And a Teacher that preached education to all students.
James is like an art piece that you would hang anywhere forever. Forget about spitting, yelling, and stomping. NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.
I like to thank all the COACHES who have help me Coach all the young men and women to be good student athletes. Thank you for your love, determination, and sportsmanship. I am and was proud to call you, my COACHES.
I have accomplished all of my goals by helping students move to the next level of their education and career. Lastly, my accomplishments were to be a Head Football Coach and Head Basketball Coach and for my four children to be successful. I have accomplished all of my goals with my career in teaching and coaching; and all of my kids have a High School diploma and a College degree.
Today I am a proud grandfather of seven grandchildren: Michael Haynes, Jr., Imani Haynes, James Haynes, IV, Christian Haynes, Jayden Haynes, Cameron Haynes, and Noah Haynes. Now I am enjoying my family and watching all of my grandchildren play all the sports that I grew up playing and once coached.
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