Travis James begins his fourth season on the Illinois College Football staff in 2018 and his first as Associate Head Coach. 

James returned to his alma mater in 2015 as the Offensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator before being elevated to Offensive Coordinator prior to the 2016 season. During his time at Illinois College, the Blueboy offense has been ranked in the top ten in the NCAA and top three in the Midwest Conference in several statistical categories along with breaking multiple Illinois College school records. James has also produced 10 All-Midwest Conference selections. 

Prior to returning to IC, James served as a member of the inaugural coaching staff at Missouri Baptist University as the Spartans played their first year of football in the fall of 2014. James was the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for MBU. 

James earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Rhetorical Studies from Illinois College in 2013. He continued his education at the University of Missouri by earning a Master of Education in Educational Psychology. 

James resides in Jacksonville.