James Anderson

Girls' Basketball
2001 Coach of the Year

James Anderson

Narbonne High School

Harbor City,
California

Impact Statement

“Be a good person first, a good student second and a good player third.”
-James Anderson

Biography

Anderson has coached at Harbor City High for nine years, with a career record of 182-45. His teams won the state’s Division I title in 1999 and 2000, and also have won three Los Angeles City Section titles and six Marine League titles. A world history teacher, Anderson also was selected National Coach of the Year by SchoolSports.com.

Anderson lead Narboone to two national titles, three state championships, and six City titles during his 16 year career. He has a record of 388-54 during his tenure.

Anderson stepped down from his post in 2006. A year later he took at job coaching at St. Anthony’s, his alma mater. He led the Saints to a CIF State Championship in 2010, 2011, and 2016.

Anderson has coached several WNBA players over the course of his career.


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Records

  • Has coached 6 teams to CIF Titles