Coach James has been holding it down at the re-configured Madison Elementary. After a quick move across town the Madison community, James has settled in to his new school building. James likes to get his kids and principal hyped up with his plethora of amazing cheers. If you see him give him a “boom chick a boom” high five.
Tuesday’s Coach of the Day: Coach James
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