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Coach JOHNNY JOHNSON is entering his 7th year as the head baseball coach of the James Clemens Jets, bringing a wealth of experience and success from his 14-year tenure as head coach at Fort Payne High School. Since taking the helm at James Clemens, Coach Johnson has led the Jets to record-breaking seasons, highlighted by three school records for most wins in a season (27 in 2021, 28 in 2023, and 32 in 2024), a Final Four appearance in 2024, and becoming the all-time leader in career wins at James Clemens. Under his leadership, 23 Jets players have continued their baseball careers at the collegiate level. He was also named the Alabama Sports Writers Association 7A Coach of the Year in 2024.
Before joining James Clemens, Coach Johnson built an impressive legacy at Fort Payne High School, becoming the all-time wins leader with 207 victories. His teams secured four Area Championships, two Final Top 10 Rankings, and sent 16 players to play in college. His accomplishments earned him multiple coaching accolades, including All-DeKalb County and All-Area Coach of the Year honors.
Prior to coaching high school, Johnson served as the Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Texas-Pan American (NCAA Div. I). He also was a pitching coach in the Texas-Louisiana Professional Baseball League, helping lead the Edinburg Roadrunners to a league championship, coaching the All-Star team, and his staff set league records in ERA and shutouts.
Coach Johnson’s playing career began at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, where he was a standout pitcher, earning All-District and All-County honors, as well as leading the team in wins as a junior and senior. He continued his success in college, pitching for St. Mary’s University, where his teams won three conference titles and made two NAIA World Series appearances.
Coach Johnson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas Wesleyan University and a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas-Pan American. He is married to Geri Durham, and they have one son, John Thomas.
Coach TJ ORR enters his 9th season with the James Clemens coaching staff, where he will continue to lead the Jets’ pitching staff. Under his guidance, James Clemens pitchers have shattered both individual and career records in multiple categories, including games started, wins, strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and opponents’ batting average. His l
Coach TJ ORR enters his 9th season with the James Clemens coaching staff, where he will continue to lead the Jets’ pitching staff. Under his guidance, James Clemens pitchers have shattered both individual and career records in multiple categories, including games started, wins, strikeouts, ERA, WHIP, and opponents’ batting average. His leadership has been instrumental in the program’s pitching success, and in 2024, Coach Orr was recognized as the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year.
Before joining James Clemens, Coach Orr served as head coach at Hazel Green High School (2010-2014) and Liberty Middle School (2006-2009). His previous coaching experience also includes four seasons as the pitching coach for the University of Alabama-Huntsville (2003-2006), head coach in the Lawrence County School System (1999-2002), and assistant coach at Hartselle High School.
A former player himself, Coach Orr was a standout at Hartselle High School, where he was part of three state championship teams from 1989 to 1993. He continued his baseball career at Calhoun Community College (1994-1995), earning All-JUCO Tournament Team honors in 1995, before playing at the University of Alabama-Huntsville (1996-1997). He was also recognized with the Team Player Award in 1994.
Coach Orr holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Athens State University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Middle Tennessee State University. Alongside his coaching career, he has taught social studies and history, including leading the Developing Teachers as Historians program from 2008 to 2013, which provided professional development at both the local and district levels.
Coach Orr and his wife, Nicole, are proud parents of their daughter, Ainslee, and son, Freddie. He currently teaches World History and Macroeconomics at James Clemens and is proud to be part of the Jets family.
Coach BRETT BURGESS is entering his 5th season with the James Clemens coaching staff, overseeing the program’s hitters and working with the varsity outfielders. Under his guidance, Jets hitters have set numerous individual season records, including games played, plate appearances, triples, runs scored, walks, and stolen bases.
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Coach BRETT BURGESS is entering his 5th season with the James Clemens coaching staff, overseeing the program’s hitters and working with the varsity outfielders. Under his guidance, Jets hitters have set numerous individual season records, including games played, plate appearances, triples, runs scored, walks, and stolen bases.
Before joining the Jets, Coach Burgess coached at Cherokee County High School (AL) and Pepperell High School (GA). As a player, he finished his collegiate career as an outfielder at Georgia Southwestern State University, after starting at Snead State Community College.
A native of Centre, AL, Coach Burgess was a standout athlete at Cherokee County High School, earning All-State honors in both football and baseball. He also helped lead his team to the 2009 4A football state championship.
Coach Burgess holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama (2020). He currently teaches Economics and US History I at James Clemens.
Coach Burgess and his wife, Lucy, were married in 2019 and are proud parents to daughter Rosalie, and twin sons Wesley and Brooks.
Coach JUSTIN LYNCH is entering his 2nd season with the James Clemens Baseball program, where he will serve as the head coach for the Junior Varsity team.
He joins the Jets after three seasons as a varsity assistant coach at Scottsboro High School, where he also led the Junior High team in 2022 and the JV team in 2023. During his time wit
Coach JUSTIN LYNCH is entering his 2nd season with the James Clemens Baseball program, where he will serve as the head coach for the Junior Varsity team.
He joins the Jets after three seasons as a varsity assistant coach at Scottsboro High School, where he also led the Junior High team in 2022 and the JV team in 2023. During his time with the Wildcats, Coach Lynch focused on developing infielders and base running.
In addition to his baseball coaching experience, Coach Lynch served as the head coach of the 17U Vipers Baseball Academy team in the summer of 2021. He has also contributed to football coaching, working as a varsity assistant in 2021 and head coach of the Junior High football team in 2022.
A graduate of Scottsboro High School, Coach Lynch was a standout multi-sport athlete, excelling in baseball, basketball, and football. He was a four-year varsity baseball starter, breaking several individual records and helping lead his team to the playoffs in three of those seasons.
Coach Lynch earned his degree from Lee University (TN), where he met his wife, Cassie. At James Clemens, he teaches U.S. History II and also serves as the Head Coach of the Freshman Football team.
Coach RHYS HARTUNG enters his 7th year with the James Clemens baseball program, serving as an assistant coach for the Freshman team and overseeing catchers for the entire Jets program.
A former catcher himself, Coach Hartung represented the United States Marine Corps as a catcher for the Marine Corps Pacific Northwest Baseball Team in 20
Coach RHYS HARTUNG enters his 7th year with the James Clemens baseball program, serving as an assistant coach for the Freshman team and overseeing catchers for the entire Jets program.
A former catcher himself, Coach Hartung represented the United States Marine Corps as a catcher for the Marine Corps Pacific Northwest Baseball Team in 2001 and 2002. He was selected to the All Marine West Coast All-Stars in 2002, where he led all catchers with a .296 batting average and 17 stolen bases. He continued his playing career as a member of the Joint Services Military All-Star Team in 2003 and 2004, competing against Division I college, Minor League, and Major League teams.
Following his service, Coach Hartung began his coaching career at his alma mater, Costa Mesa High School (CA), where he coached for three years. He later coached at Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach, California, in 2016 before moving to Alabama.
In addition to coaching at James Clemens, Coach Hartung serves on the board of directors for the Madison Baseball Association, and playing for the Huntsville Barbarians in the Southern Senior Baseball League. He has two sons, Konnor and Kaeden.
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