JIMMY KYLE FINNEY Residence
1497 Lindsey Lane
Southaven, MS 38672
662-402-0613
JOB/POSITION
PREFERENCE
It is my desire to coach young people within an educational environment.
I firmly believe that I have the training and the overall background to
make a positive contribution to the school's athletic program.
EDUCATION Sky-View Academy, Memphis,
TN
Diploma
Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, 1985
Minor: Sociology
GPA: 2.59
Masters Degree in Safety Education
1985-1986 Date of Degree 1986
GPA 3.84
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
08/1986 to 06/1987 Coach
Bayou Academy, Cleveland, MS
Head Jr. High Basketball, Track, Assistant Sr. High Football
-Won Lee Invitational Track Meet
-Won Three Rivers Conference Championship, Basketball
06/1987 to 07/1988 Roadway Trucking Line, Memphis,
TN
Dock Supervisor
-Supervise and coordinate all aspects of dock supervision
-Responsible for approximately nine employees
-Responsible for accurate record keeping
-Conduct training for new employees
08/1988 to 06/2005 - Coach/Teacher
Lee Academy, Clarksdale, MS
07/2005 to Present - Coach/Computer Teacher
Tipton Rosemark Academy, Rosemark, TN
08/1999 to Present - Owner of Kyle’s Designs
Web Page Developer and Computer Teacher
Strength and Condition Coach, Track
1988 to 1992 Head Jr. High Basketball Coach
-1991 North AAA Champion Jr. High Basketball 14-2
-1992 North AAA League Champion Jr. High Basketball 15-0
1988 to 2002 Assistant Senior High Football Coach, Receiver Coach, Defensive Coordinator
2003 to 2004 Head High School Football Coach
2005 Offensive Coordinator
1990 Defensive Coordinator
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 71.45 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 56.82 yds.
- #2 Team Defense Scoring-- 9.82 pts.
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 128.27 yds.
1991 Defensive Coordinator
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 54.36 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 38.64 yds.
- #1 Team Defense Scoring-- 6.91 pts.
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 93 yds.
1992 Defensive Coordinator
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 97.90 yds.
- #2 Team Defense vs Pass-- 60.50 yds.
- #1 Team Defense Scoring-- 10.50 pts.
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 158.40 yds.
1993 Defensive Coordinator
- #2 Team Defense vs Rush-- 133.80 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 34.10 yds.
- #2 Team Defense Scoring-- 14 pts.
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 167.90 yds.
1994 Defensive Coordinator
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 67.7 yds.
- #2 Team Defense vs Pass-- 63.5 yds.
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 131.2 yds.
1995 Defensive Coordinator
-North AAA Champions
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 67.7 yds.
- #2 Team Defense vs Pass-- 63.5 yds.
- #3 Team Defense Scoring-- 8.3 pts.
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 131.2 yds.
1996 Offensive Coordinator
- #1 Team Offense Rushing-- 228.9 yds.
1997 Defensive Coordinator
-North AAAA Champions
- #2 Total Team Defense-- 220.1 yds.
- #2 Team Defense vs Rush-- 129.5 yds.
- #2 Team Defense Scoring-- 11.5 pts.
1998 Defensive Coordinator
-North AAAA Runner-up
- #2 Team Defense Scoring-- 18.3 pts.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 69.8 yds.
1999 Defensive Coordinator
-North AAAA Runner-up
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 177.9 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 118.4 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 59.5 yds.
- #1 Team Defense Scoring-- 9.3 pts.
2000 Defensive Coordinator
-North AAAA Runner-up
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 185.6 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 134.4 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 51.2 yds.
- #1 Team Defense Scoring-- 8.6 pts.
2001 Defensive Coordinator
-North AAAA Runner-up
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 175.5 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 134.4 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 41.1 yds.
- #1 Team Defense Scoring-- 8.6 pts.
2002 Defensive Coordinator
-North AAAA Runner-up
- #1 Total Team Defense-- 189.6 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush-- 138.4 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass-- 51.2 yds.
- #1 Team Defense Scoring-- 10.5 pts.
2003 Head Coach & Defensive Coordinator
-North AAA Div 2 Runner-up
- #1 Total Team Defense—235.3 yds.
- #2 Team Defense vs Rush—170.4 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Pass—62.2 yds.
2004 Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator
-North AA Runner-up
- #1 Total Team Offense—355.4 yds.
- #1 Team Offense Pass—229.6 yds.
- #1 Team Offense Scoring—35.6 yds.
- #1 Total Team Defense—188.9 yds.
- #1 Team Defense vs Rush—125.5 yds.
- #2 Team Defense vs Pass—63.4 yds.
- #1 Team Defense Scoring—8.0 pts.
Head Baseball Coach
1993 to 1999 Lee Academy, Clarksdale, MS 1993-1999
1993 Team Record 23-8
1994 Team Record 20-8
1995 Team Record 27-8
-District 1 North AAA Champions
-North AAA Champions
-AAA State Champions
-Class AAA Coach of the Year
-Selected MPSA All-Star Coach
1996 Team Record 28-8
-Semi-finals in State Playoffs
-District 1 North AAA Coach of the Year
1997 Team Record 18-11
1998 Team Record 16-12
1999 Team Record 15-10
ATHLETIC HONORS
Athletic Honors in 1983
-Pre-season 2nd Team All-Gulf South Conference
-Delta State Sportsmanship Award
-2nd Team All-Gulf South Conference
Athletic Honors in 1984
-Pre-season 1st Team All-Gulf South Conference
-Little All-America Football Team
-Football News All-America Football Team
-1st Team All-Gulf South Conference
Athletic Honors in 1985
-Pre-season 1st Team All-Gulf South Conference
-Four year letterman at Delta State University
-Received Senior Athlete of the Year Award
-Received Most Valuable Player Award at Delta State
-Received Best Offensive Back Award at Delta State
-1st Team All-Gulf South Conference
Athletic Honors in 1986
-3rd round draft pick by Jacksonville Bulls in the United States Football
League. Signed a three year contract.
-Was offered a two year contract by Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football
League.
-Received and signed a contract offer with Ottawa Roughriders in the Canadian
Football League.
Athletic Honors in 1990
-Named to the Gulf South Conference Team of the Decade--Wide Receiver
Athletic Honors in 1996
-Named to the Gulf South Conference 25th Anniversary Team -- Wide Receiver
Athletic Honors in 1999
-Inducted into the Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame on April 24,
1999.
ATHLETIC RECORDS
Athletic Records in 1983
*Most yards gained on pass reception in a single game -- 234
-Most touchdown passes caught in a game-- 3
-Most touchdown passes caught in a season-- 7
*Delta State and Gulf South Conference Record
Athletic Records in 1984
-Most receptions in a single game -- 14
-Most receptions in a season -- 64
-Most yards receiving in a game -- 258
-Most yards receiving in a career -- 2,377
All are Delta State and Gulf South Conference records
Athletic Records in 1985
-Most catches in a career -- 163
-Most yards receiving in a career -- 3,055 (Ranked 4th on all time N.C.A.A.
Division II receiving list)
Both are Delta State and Gulf south Conference Records
-Nationally Ranked 13th in punt returns -- averaged 10.1 yards: Average
led Gulf South Conference
-N.C.A.A. Division II record for a reception in 38 consecutive games
PERSONAL DATA Name: Jimmy Kyle Finney
Address: 1497 Lindsey Lane, Southaven, MS 38672
Telephone: 662-449-0059 cell 662-402-0613
Marital Status: Married (wife) Kim (sons) Landon, Hunter
Travel: No restrictions
Relocate: No restrictions
Date Available: Open for discussion
Salary Requirements: Open for discussion
Interests: Racing, Hockey, hunting and all sports activities
References: Available upon request
