Jay Burney, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Jay Burney enters his 6th year at the helm of the Buckhorn Men’s Basketball program. In his first four seasons as head coach, Burney led the Bucks to an overall mark of 83-44.  In the 2005-2006 season his Bucks finished the post season as 5A State Runner-Up losing to Ramsy High School.  He coach Trant Simpson who signed with Alabama A&M University.

Burney was head men’s basketball coach at Coffee High School for two years.

Burney was head men’s basketball coach at Lee High School.  In the 1999-2000 season his Generals finished the post season as 5A State Runner-Up losing to Blount High of Mobile Alabama.  His Generals finished 17^th in the nation.  He coached Chadd Moore, who was 5A player of the year who signed with University of Cincinnati and Duane Ervin, who was All-State, who signed with the University of Memphis who is currently playing overseas.  

Burney also coached at Darton college in Albany Georgia (Head Coach), and   Wallace State College (Asst. Coach).

Coach Burney has over 197 wins as a High School Head Coach and over 100 wins as a College Head and Assistant Coach.

Playing Experience:
2 year starter  at Muscle Shoals High School
   - All Area 1984-1984 and 1985-1986
   - All State Honorable Mentioned 1985-1986
2 year starter at Wallace State College
2 year starter at Shorter College
   - Team MVP       1999-2000
   - All Conference 1999-2000

Personal:
Married to Sandee Robinson, they have 3 sons Jadie, Judson and Jack.

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Anthony Bell - Head Coach Varsity Girls

Personal:
Born on October 15, 1971 in Pelham, Georgia. Anthony Bell was the ninth child of eleven children. He married his college sweetheart Alicia Howard-Bell on April 6, 1996.  They have two children, Anthony and Amaya.

Education:
B.S. Physical Education, University of Montevallo, 1995
Masters in Biology Education, Alabama A&M University, 2001 

Coaching Experience:
Head Coach Varsity Girls Basketball, Buckhorn High School, 2007-Present
Head Coach Boys Basketball, Meridianville Middle School, 2005-2007
Head Coach Varsity Girls Basketball, Carver High School, 2003-2005

Playing Experience:
Pelham High School 1986-90
University of Montevallo 1990-94

Professional Experience:
Dominican Republic
Team Reebok Touring Team

Honors:
High School Honorable Mentioned All American
Full Basketball Scholarship to the University of Montevallo
Best Defensive Player at University of Montevallo 1991, 1992, 1993
Best Offensive Player at University of Montevallo 1993, 1994
Most Spirit Award 1993, 1994

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Steve Clemons - Head Coach Junior Varsity Boys

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George Gurley - Head Coach Junior Varsity Girls

Education:
Madison County High School
AS in Health, Snead State Community College
BS in Physical Education and Wellness, Athens State University

Coaching Experience:
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball, Buckhorn High School, 2007-Present
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball, Liberty Middle School, 2006-2007
Freshmen and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball, Madison County High, 2001-2002

Playing Experience:
Played basketball and ran track at Madison County High School
Played basketball at Snead State Community College and Athens State University

Honors:
Basketball Scholarship to Snead State Community College
Basketball Scholarship to Athens State University

He is presently teaching High School Essentials and Career Awareness at Buckhorn High School.

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Tyler Roden - Head Coach Freshmen Girls

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Megan Hall - Assistant Coach Freshmen Girls

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