James Moses Hired as New Prairie Boys Basketball Coach

Prairie High School Athletic Director Rocky Bennett announced the hiring of James Moses as the head boys basketball coach pending board approval.

Moses is no stranger to coaching. Moses was the assistant men's coach at Mount Mercy College and prior to that served eight seasons as an assistant boy's basketball coach at Cedar Rapids Washington.

Moses, a graduate of the University of Iowa, played under the direction of Tom Davis from 1988-1992. “James is a guy waiting to explode, said former Iowa teammate and current Providence College Assistant Men's coach Rodell Davis. “His basketball knowledge is off the charts and he will hit the ground running.”

“The inclusive process we used identified several excellent candidates but we are extremely fortunate to have James Moses on board as our basketball coach,” said Bennett. “He is not only a good coach but will be a wonderful role model for our young men at all grade levels. He will bring an excitement and passion to our program that will serve us well as we compete in the MVC.”

Since 1995 Moses has worked for the Iowa Department of Corrections. He has a wide variety of leadership experiences and has been an active member with youth based programs. Moses and his wife Peg have three children Jade 18, Alexus 15 and Jaylon 7.

“I am extremely excited and humbled by this opportunity to lead the Prairie boy's basketball program,” said Moses. I look forward to working with our players and instilling an attitude to be a success on and off the court.”