James Lee

Valdosta High Boys Basketball Head Coach “Don’t aspire to make a LIVING, Aspire to make a DIFFERENCE..” #SchoolCounselor #VStateAlum #FieryNupe

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

Coaching a kid on the floor is amazing. But coaching kids through LIFE is even better. Counseling & Coaching are synonymous to me. They both feed off of each other. Man I love it here! 💛🖤

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

We’re going on tour all month! Ready to get back to it! #ReVenge

[Jasiyah Suber @jasiyah_suber]

6’3 (CG)
3 years eligibility
Season highlights

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

@OspreyMBB @CoachCabralHuff Congrats Coach!!

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

@ValdostaHSBball

[Hypesouth Media & Athletics @HypesouthMedia]

Amir Clark (Valdosta HS) has a sweet shooting stroke and can knock down the midrange with efficiency.

Good looking floor spacer that finished with 20 points including 4 trifectas.

Hypesouth + OTR 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

@ValdostaHSBball

[Brandon Johnson @Coach_Juke]

One of the top TEs in the state for 2029, Kyrei Turner (HezzyFam2029) is a versatile 2-sport athlete with a strong feel for the game, he uses his body well in the paint, plays physical around the rim, and shows soft hands with great touch finishing inside.

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

@ValdostaHSBball

[Brandon Johnson @Coach_Juke]

28’ Brayden Henry has high upside as a dominant paint presence. He’s a relentless rebounder and rim protector, with the ability to face up or score with his back to the basket, making him a tough matchup inside..

[Brandon Johnson @Coach_Juke]

One of the top TEs in the state for 2029, Kyrei Turner (HezzyFam2029) is a versatile 2-sport athlete with a strong feel for the game, he uses his body well in the paint, plays physical around the rim, and shows soft hands with great touch finishing inside.

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

@MHollifieldJr Congrats coach!

[HoopSeen @hoopseen]

Devin Butts Elite HSA gets an OT win over Mamba South 69-66.

DBE has strong South GA ties & was led by Lloyd Johnson from Camden County & Shawn Evans of Valdosta in the W.

@TheWelchyReport

[HoopSeen @hoopseen]

Devin Butts Elite with the early morning win.

Monte Colvin with 16 points including two from three.

Shawn Evans contributed 16 points as well in the win.

[Coach West @coachwwest]

Everybody wants honesty from coaches until honesty doesn’t sound like praise

[Justin Martinez @Justintohoops]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied the record for the most consecutive 20-point games in NBA history tonight.

I asked him what the word “consistent” means to him:

“It’s doing what you’re supposed to do when you don’t want to do it. It’s as simple as that. It’s easy to work hard when things are going your way. It’s easy to get in the gym when the ball is going in the net. It’s easy to face the challenges when you win the challenges. It’s when you lose challenges and you have to keep getting up and do the same thing. Sometimes you continue to lose. But fighting through that and getting on the other side of it, that’s consistency. I’ve built that muscle.”

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... NOBODY reminds anyone of the standards

𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... COACHES remind team of the standards

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... CAPTAINS remind team of the standards

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... EVERYONE reminds each other of the standards

[Michael Stroup 🏴‍☠️🌊 @CoachStroup]

Parents who allow their kids to be coached hard are giving them a gift most young people today never receive — accountability.

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

Anytime you leave Camden Co. with a win you better believe you earned it. Proud of my guys for growing up tonight. 1
more to secure that automatic playoff spot.

[ValdostaHigh_BBALL @ValdostaHSBball]

BIG WIN TONIGHT OVER CAMDEN COUNTY.
43-41.
#BelieVeintheV
Tuesday we have a chance to secure the #2 Seed in the Region.
Shawn Evans; 16 PTS
Cayden Edmonds- 11 PTS

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

If nobody told you….VERY high level reporting on this piece! Told the story, captured the moment, one of the best for sure! 💪🏽

[Shane Thomas @ByShaneThomas]

For a moment, the Valdosta Wildcats had scaled the mountain – using a 10-0 run to take the lead on a leaner in the lane from Shawn Evans with 14.3 seconds left. Then, in an instant, the 'Cats got their hearts broken.
Full coverage below:
https://t.co/owqnITWVOO

[Radius Athletics @RadiusAthletics]

High School Basketball Officials checking for untucked jerseys

[James Lee @CoachLeeVHS]

Cats advance to 3-1 on region play with a 54-45 win over Colquitt Co.

Monster game for ‘27 C Kaleb Johnson with 15pts, 20rebs, 5blks.

‘27 G Brayden Miller leads all scorers with 17pts.

‘27 G Shawn Evans w/20pts in 5 out of the last 7 games.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Appreciate the NOW.

Every player’s hourglass runs out faster than they think.

One day, the practices, the games, the grind…it’s all gone.

Cherish every rep, every moment, every opportunity.

Don’t waste your sand. ⏳

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.