Hall of Fame
Willie Holley is in his 23rd year at Mid-America Bible College where he presently serves as men’s head basketball coach and athletics director. Other positions he has held include Dean of Men, Financial Aid Director, Director of Development and Enrollment Manager. Holley graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1965 after which he attended Ranger Junior College and played basketball. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a bachelors’ degree in business administration. Other institutions he attended include the University of Houston, Mid-America Bible College and Oklahoma City Community College. His excellent coaching abilities and expertise on the college have been reflected in the 10 NCCAA Conference and Regional Coach of the Year awards he has received. In 1984 Holley was voted as the National Coach of the Year in men’s basketball. Coach Holley won his 400th basketball game on November 3rd, 1996. The NCCAA has been benefited from his dedicated leadership of Holley as he served as a District Chair, Regional Chair and National Sports Chair for a number of years. He presently serves as a President’s Designate on the NCCAA Board of Directors. His love and vision for the NCCAA were clearly demonstrated, as he was instrumental in the planning and organizing of the three Division II National Basketball Tournaments recently hosted in Oklahoma City. This was the first time ever that these tournaments were held at one location.” Willie’s greatest success has been teaching his athletes that giving of self to others is actually the greatest form of receiving. He models servanthood,” states friend and former student, Glenn Rankin.