Jim Rackley​

Jim Rackley coached high school football for 42 seasons. Known for his animated, high-energy style, he spent 27 seasons at Judson High School including the last 11 as head coach. He retired with a 137-71-1 record, coached in nine state title games and was a five-time state champion, one as head coach. ​​

Rackley’s Judson teams won the state championship in 2002 and were state finalists in 2005 and 2007. His record includes five district championships. Rackley was an assistant coach at Judson for eight seasons before becoming head coach at Southwest High School in 1988. He returned to Judson in 1993 and succeeded D.W. Rutledge as head coach in 2001.​

Rackley was passionate about helping young men become responsible adults. As he often stated, “football is just a tool to build good men.” Two of his players have played in the National Football League. Rackley received the Tom Landry Award in 2011, an honor that is given annually to a coach who has made a significant contribution to athletes and the game of football in Texas. He has served as president of the Texas High School Coaches Association and was inducted into its Hall of Honor in 2019. He is the third Judson head coach to be selected into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame. ​