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Mr. Ron James has been selected as the new Head Girls’ Basketball Coach, succeeding previous Head Coach Frank Oliver, Jr.

Mr. James currently serves as the Director of Team Takeover Girls Basketball, having developed and grown the program since 2012. He has achieved over 650 wins in the past eleven years as the Head Coach of the Team Takeover 17u Nike EYBL and Team Takeover 8th grade Nike Jr. EYBL teams. Mr. James is also a proud Bishop McNamara parent and a regular presence on campus.

Mr. James focuses on developing exceptional players by promoting leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship across his program to ensure lifelong success for his student-athletes. He has helped over 75 players earn Division I scholarships and is skilled in producing elite competitors. His coaching has helped to garner player accolades including 8 McDonald’s All-American Athletes, 12 Jordan Brand Classic All-Americans, multiple USA Today and Naismith All-Americans, First-team All-American, and WBCA Coaches’ All-American Team members, All-Conference teams, Conference Player of the Year, Conference All-Rookie team, and gold and silver medalists for Team USA. Silver Waves Media has recognized him as one of the “100 Most Impactful People in Women’s Basketball” on three separate occasions.

Mr. James also brings 27 years of educational experience including Prince George’s County Public Schools and Fairfax County Public Schools. He earned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Lincoln University.

“Ron James has done extraordinary work developing the Team Takeover girls’ basketball division. His dedication to his players and their success makes him an excellent choice to be the next leader of the Bishop McNamara girls’ basketball program.” - Mr. Marty Keithline, Director of Athletics and Head Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach.

“Coach James not only has incredible accolades as a coach, but also a demonstrated history of commitment to our school’s Holy Cross values around building family and educating minds and hearts. The Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) is full of competitive opportunities for our athletes and coaches, and Coach James will assuredly rise to the challenge and continue to bring pride to our community through his leadership of our girls’ basketball program.” - Dr. John Barnhardt, President / CEO

Ms. Tiara Butler has joined the Bishop McNamara High School faculty as the Visual Arts teacher.

Ms. Butler has been the Lead Visual Arts Teacher for all grade levels in the DMV for seven years. In her first year of service, she was awarded Teacher of the Year at her campus. She was also awarded Most Inspiring and Most Personable by the student body. Her motto has always been, "I just might be their first introduction to how great God is." She takes great honor in knowing that she has the opportunity to have a positive and powerful impact on someone's life.