Coach Ward has been around Reavis soccer since 1997 and has coached Boys Freshmen, Sophomore, and Varsity teams. He headed the girls program from 1998-2008. Jim was awarded Reavis Coach of the Year in 2002 and IHSSCA Section 13 Assistant Coach of the Year in 2008. Jim earned his Bachelor’s of Science at Illinois State University holds Master degrees from Chicago State University, Lewis University and Olivet Nazarene University. He works as a Industrial TechnologyTeacher and Summer School Principal at Reavis High School. Favorite Reavis Soccer Moment: There are many to choose from. Ward has great rapport with players, parents, and staff and has been a tremendous asset to both the girls and boys soccer programs at Reavis! My favorite moments are when alumni come back and tell me they had fun and enjoyed being part of the Reavis soccer program. Outside of Reavis Coach Ward stays busy volunteering at St Linus, coaching and watching his children play sports.
Jim is married to Kathy and has 5 wonderful children Tessy, Missy, Maggie, Lizzie and Jimmy are always on the move to enjoy the next scheduled activity.