Coach · Golf · CCHS 1965–2013 · 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee
James Thompson served as head coach for boys' golf from 1965 to 1989 and girls' golf from 1986 to 1988 and again from 1993 to 2013, compiling a career dual-meet record of 497–359. A five-time Conference Coach of the Year, he led Eagle golfers to 15 invitational titles, 7 conference titles, 6 sectional titles, 20 regional appearances, and a state finals appearance.
In 2006 he was inducted into the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Coach Thompson also taught at Columbia City High School for 38 years.
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