A house RESOLUTION

 

to honor Head Coach JOSHUA STALEY of the Ridge View High School Boys Basketball Team for his distinguished tenure and remarkable achievements in Coaching high school basketball.

 

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the South Carolina House of Representatives congratulate Coach Joshua Staley for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and skill in guiding his teams to success over many years; and

 

Whereas, with more than twenty plus years of experience as a head coach, Staley has accumulated over four hundred thirty-eight wins and eight state championship appearances across three South Carolina high schools-Orangeburg Wilkinson, AC Flora, and Ridge View High School. At Ridge View, he led the Blazers to victory in the 2025 Class AAAAA Division 1 State Championship. Throughout his career, Coach Staley has mentored over two hundred student-athletes, maintaining a one hundred percent graduation rate. Additionally, over forty of his players have gone on to play college basketball, while more than one hundred ninety have pursued higher education or enlisted in the military; and

 

Whereas, Coach Staley is a man of faith who has felt blessed to take over programs that have had success. He believes success comes from surrounding oneself with dedicated individuals who genuinely want others to succeed and are committed to helping the next generation lead; and

 

Whereas, Coach Staley, a graduate of Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School in Neeses, holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in Social Studies Education from South Carolina State University. He also earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is married to the wonderful Tameka Staley, and together they have four children; and

 

Whereas, the House of Representatives is proud to recognize Coach Staley for his exemplary leadership, both in the classroom and on the court. His commitment and unwavering support of his players is truly commendable. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor Head Coach Joshua Staley of the Ridge View High School boys basketball team for his distinguished tenure and remarkable achievements in coaching high school basketball.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Joshua Staley.

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