James Nervis

James was born in Houston Texas. He attended Madisonville High School in Madisonville Texas where he received All-District honors in senior year.  He received his B.A. in Psychology from Texas Southern University in 2004 and his M.A in Educational Administration from Prairie View A&M University in 2008.

James is entering his 14th year as a Coach, and is excited about the opportunity to join the Texas Express Basketball family. He considers the game of basketball as a Ministry that positively impacts the lives of young people, especially via his active participation in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). He has been Blessed to coach and train several players who have and are currently playing basketball in college. 

He began his coaching career in 2004 with the City of Dallas at the AAU level. He went on the following year to join the coaching staff at The Oakridge School (Arlington, Tx.) as a 7th grade coach and Varsity Assistant. James returned home to Houston to continue coaching at the AAU and private school levels, before moving to Phoenix (AZ) to embark upon a successful eight year coaching career (2008-2016) as a high school and AAU Coach.  During his tenure as the head girls freshmen coach at La Joya High School in Phoenix, he led his team to a 14-4 record and district championship.  In addition, as the head girls coach at Mountain Point High School in Phoenix he led his team to the district playoffs and bi-district championship. 

After receiving news of his mother becoming ill, he returned home to Texas to assist with her recovery, and is grateful to see her progress going strong.

In his most recent position as Women’s Basketball Assistant/JV Coach at Guyer HS during the 2016-17 season, James led his team to a winning record, Guyer Winter Classic Tournament Championship, and had the privilege of working with McDonald’s All-American player Lauren Heard, District 6-6A MVP and current Freshman at TCU. 

When James is not training and coaching players, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife LaTrice, and four children (Tyra 21, Jayden 14, Derynn 9, Zoë 8).