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For the English footballer see Jimmy Banks (English footballer)
James "Jimmy" Banks (born September 2, 1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a retired U.S. soccer defender. After a standout career at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Banks spent six seasons playing indoor soccer with the Milwaukee Wave. He also earned 35 caps with the national team between 1986 and 1991,[1] including two games at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Since retiring from playing professionally, Banks has entered the coaching ranks with both youth clubs and the Milwaukee School of Engineering men's team.
[edit] Youth and collegeBanks began playing soccer as a youth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from Custer High School in Milwaukee, he attended first the University of Wisconsin–Parkside then the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee were he earned All American honors playing NCAA Division I soccer as first a forward, then a midfielder. [edit] Milwaukee WaveAfter graduation from Milwaukee, he was drafted by both the Kansas City Comets of the Major Indoor Soccer League and the Milwaukee Wave of the American Indoor Soccer Association. He decided to remain in Milwaukee and signed with the Wave for whom he played from 1987 to 1993. He was a league All Star in 1992. [edit] National teamHe earned his first national team cap in a scoreless tie with Canada on February 5, 1986. He went on to play a total of 35 games with the senior team. His national team highlights include starting two games of the 1990 FIFA World Cup against Italy and Austria; and playing as a member of the 1987 Pan American Games and World University Games soccer teams. [edit] CoachingIn 1999, he became the Head Coach of the Milwaukee School of Engineering men's soccer team, a position he holds today. He is also the Director of Coaching of the Milwaukee Kickers.[1] While he retired from playing professionally, he continues playing with the Milwaukee Bavarian Major Team. He remains a force in Milwaukee's inner city as a founder of an inner-city youth soccer camp and a full-time and volunteer worker with the Milwaukee Boy's and Girl's Club. His years of work with disadvantaged youth led to his being honored with the Community Spirit Award. In 1999, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee inducted Banks into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.[2] [edit] References
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