
James Nokes | Prep Soccer Scout
James Nokes brings a wealth of experience in athletics and journalism to his role at Prep Network. He served as a varsity basketball, golf and cross country coach and spent 13 years as an athletic director, overseeing programs that emphasized player development and competitive success. His background in sports media includes reporting for the Chicago Tribune, Shaw Media, Colorado Preps and other publications, where he covered high school and collegiate athletics with depth and insight. James combines a coach’s eye for talent with a journalist’s ability to tell players’ stories and highlight their potential.
James Nokes brings a wealth of experience in athletics and journalism to his role at Prep Network. He served as a varsity basketball, golf and cross country coach and spent 13 years as an athletic director, overseeing programs that emphasized player development and competitive success. His background in sports media includes reporting for the Chicago Tribune, Shaw Media, Colorado Preps and other publications, where he covered high school and collegiate athletics with depth and insight. James combines a coach’s eye for talent with a journalist’s ability to tell players’ stories and highlight their potential.