The Haleyville Lions’ head golf coach has received a national award following his team’s fourth consecutive state championship.
The National Association of State High School Athletic Associations has selected Coach Jamie White as the boys’ golf coach of the year. In its award citation, the NFHS says the award designates White among the most elite coaches in the country and also names him the sectional and state golf coach of the year for Alabama. Congratulations Coach White, and Roar Lions!
A special event will take place between the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball games Tuesday night, when the Haleyville Lions Golf Team will be presented with their state championship rings. Be sure to go show your support for the team and coach Jamie White.
The Haleyville Lions will host Fayette in tomorrow night’s games. Tune in around 6pm to hear both the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball broadcasts, on 92.7 FM and on our website’s worldwide audio stream.
Coach White’s award notification letter is below:
“Congratulations! It is our honor and privilege to inform you that you have been selected as the 2024-25 NFHS National Boys Golf Coach of the Year! The NFHS, in collaboration with its member state associations and the NFHS Coaches Association Advisory Committee, selects coaches for state, sectional and national recognition and is proud to include you among its winners!
This award designates you among the most elite coaches in the country, as well as the state and sectional coach of the year for your sport. You should be proud of your contributions to your sport and community! You were specifically nominated by the Alabama High School Athletic Association to receive this award. Honorees were selected based upon their coaching performance in the 2024-25 school year, as well as their coaching history, community involvement, school involvement, and philosophy of coaching. As an organization, the NFHS relies on its member state associations to recognize those who are leading their sport, shaping their athletes, and contributing in a positive way to their community.”