HEAD coach Paul James is reflecting on a “special” period in his life after his landmark 500th career victory was coupled with the birth of his second child.

James became only the second coach in British Basketball League history to reach that milestone after Worcester Wolves beat Bristol Flyers 88-56.

And the 52-year-old had even more to celebrate when his partner, Jennifer Livesey gave birth to 5lb 10oz Micah at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Tuesday, December 6.

“It has been a crazy last 12 days or so,” James said.

“I had the birth of my second boy, Micah who is doing well along with his mother and we had a super win with the team against Bristol coupled with my 500th win,” he said.

“Micah was due initially on Christmas eve, so I guess he wanted to be out early.

“But we are delighted that he is here and well and we can now organise our Christmas and have a really great time.”

James began his coaching career at Bracknell Tigers in 1997 before creating a successful Guildford Heat side between 2005 and 2009.

Since joining Wolves, James has guided them to top four finishes in four of his seven seasons and notably clinched the BBL Trophy and won the BBL Play-offs in 2014.

His latest achievement has put him in another “elite club”, with only Newcastle Eagles boss Fabulous Flournoy accumulating more victories.

James said: “I am very proud to be in that very elite club and it was great to do it in front of the TV cameras in the manner that we did was fantastic.

“As a coach you don’t actually think about the number of wins you get, but when you hear the statistics and know you are only one of only two people it is quite a special achievement.

“It shows my longevity and the fact that the teams that I have had have been more or less winning teams.”

Wolves made a disappointing start to this season, but triumphs over Leeds Force and Flyers have given them a confidence boost.

James will target his 501st win at home to Bristol tomorrow (7.30pm).

“I have never really thought about the 500th win until I was told about it,” he said.

“I just want the teams that I put together to play a good style of basketball, win lots of games and hopefully get some championships.”