Ray Seals

Education

  • Prairie View A& M University – Bachelor of Science, Physical Education University of Houston – Masters of Science, Physical Education

Employment

  • 1988 – Present Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator James Madison High School
  • Coached high school football in HISD for 44 years

 

Other Coaching Experience

  • Coached the US Army All American Game, 2006
  • Coached the USA Global Championship Team for the Super Bowl held in Houston, 2004
  • Nominated To Coached the South All Star Game, 2003
  • Coached the Texas /California All-Star in 1999

Awards and Honors

  • HISD Coach of the Year, 8 times
  • HISD Man of the Year, 4 times
  • Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year Representing High School Athletics- 2009
  • National Football League National Coach of the Year-2008
  • Houston FCA Chapter - Coach of Influence Award-2008
  • HAABSE Living Legend, Award-2008
    Inducted into Prairie View A& M University Sports Hall of Honor, 2007
  • Houston Texans Texas Legend Award - 2006
  • Inducted into HISD/ HCA Hall of Honor 2006
  • Inducted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor, 2005
  • Inducted into the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association Hall of Honor-2003
  • The Houston Texans Coach of the Year-2001
  • Houston Touchdown Club Coach of the Year, 1998
  • Inducted into The Prairie View Hall of Fame-1997
  • The Ton Landry nominee from region 5-1995, 1997, 2001 & 2004

Committees and Boards

  • President of the Houston Coaches Association, 1990 – Present
  • Regional Director NFL Junior Player Development Program, 2005 – 2009
  • Ambassador to the NFL for the State of Texas 2004-2005
  • Houston Texans Board for Youth Sports 2004 – present
  • Organized and implemented the Junior Player Development program in Texas-2000
  • Directors Texas High School Coaches Association, 1991 - 1994
  • Board of Directors Greater Houston Football Coaches Association
  • Texas Sports Network Coach that Makes a Difference 1998
  • Touchdown Club Player of the Year Selection Committee 1985 -present
  • Board Member USA Football and the NFL Youth Football

Organized and Implemented

  • Organized the JPD & HSPD as the NFL Southern Regional Director
  • Organized and implemented the HSPD for the NFL in the Houston Area
  • Established a Big Brother Program at Madison High School
  • Implemented take football players to different churches in the Madison area- Assisted in organizing and implementing summer football camp for the Houston Texans
  • Served as guest speakers for numerous functions, camp and clinics
  • Established the Adopted -A-Marlin program
  • Organized and implemented the 7 on 7 League in the Houston Independent School District

November

Essential recruting information for student athletes

Coach Seals discusses tips and tricks for student-athletes to use during the college recruiting process.