Last week, Episcopal High School in Bellaire, Texas, celebrated boys’ head basketball coach Wayne Jones for achieving his 700th career win.
Reflecting on his accomplishment, Jones emphasized the significance of building strong relationships, acknowledging the contributions of players, families, and communities throughout his coaching journey.
For Jones, prioritizing the fundamentals of the game and instilling values in his players has always been paramount. He stressed the importance of adapting to changes in the sport while maintaining core principles, such as their motto, “94 feet for 32 minutes.”
Looking forward, Jones remains focused on the present, emphasizing the importance of each upcoming game rather than fixating on future milestones. He expressed his commitment to continue mentoring young men and shaping them into responsible citizens.
Jones’s coaching career spans 27 years across three programs: Kinkaid (1995-2003), Strake Jesuit (2003-2012), and Episcopal High School (2012-present).
Here are some of Coach Wayne Jones’s notable accomplishments:
– Won 4 UIL Region III 5A District Championships
– Made 7 consecutive UIL playoff appearances
– Led teams to 2 consecutive Region III 5A Semi-finals
– Secured 1 UIL Region III 5A Regional Championship
– Guided teams to 1 UIL Region III 5A State Tournament
– Achieved 1 UIL Region III 5A Area appearance
– Secured 2 UIL Region III 5A Bi-district appearances
– Claimed 3 SPC 4A State Championships across 2 schools
– Finished as SPC 4A State Runner-Up 5 times
– Named Coach of the Year 3 times
– Became one of 3 active high school coaches to reach 700 wins in Texas
– Became the winningest coach at SJ (186-99)
– Became the winningest basketball coach at EHS
