The Arkansas Activities Association has announced the 2025 Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class, and we are proud to congratulate Jamie Bridges, former Lake Hamilton teacher and coach, on this well-deserved honor.
Coach Bridges served at Lake Hamilton from 1988 to 2015, coaching junior high basketball, high school basketball, swimming, and tennis. Throughout his impressive career, his accomplishments include:
Two junior high basketball conference championships
Two high school boys basketball state runner-up finishes
One tennis state runner-up finish
Three consecutive tennis state championships
AAA Girls Tennis Coach of the Year
In 2019, Coach Bridges was also inducted into the inaugural class of the Lake Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame, honoring his outstanding contributions to Lake Hamilton athletics.
The Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held on July 11, 2025, at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
We are proud of Coach Bridges for this incredible recognition and grateful for the lasting impact he has made on Lake Hamilton athletics. Congratulations to Coach Bridges on this tremendous achievement!