James Shaw (American football coach) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1938 Fayette, Alabama |
| Died | 2018 |
| Playing career | |
| 1959 | Miles |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| c. 1961–1965 | Carver HS (AL) |
| 1966–1968 | Alcorn A&M (off. backfield) |
| c. 1970 | Eastern Michigan (backfield) |
| 1972–1975 | Southern (OC) |
| 1976–1979 | Arkansas–Pine Bluff |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–24–1 (college) 45–3–4 (high school) |
James Edward Shaw was an American football coach. He was born on April 2, 1938, and passed away in 2018. He coached football teams at both high school and college levels, helping many young players.
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Early Life and Playing Days
James Shaw was born in Fayette, Alabama. He went to Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama. While there, he played football as a halfback. A halfback is a player who runs with the ball or blocks for other players.
Coaching Journey
After college, James Shaw started his coaching career. He became a very successful coach, known for his hard work and dedication.
High School Coaching
Shaw began coaching at Carver High School in Bessemer, Alabama. He had an amazing record there! His teams won 45 games, lost only 3, and tied 4 times. This shows how good he was at leading young athletes.
College Coaching Roles
Shaw moved on to coach at the college level. He was an assistant football coach at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1966 to 1968. This school is now known as Alcorn State University.
Later, he coached at Eastern Michigan University. While coaching there, he also earned a master's degree in health and physical education. This means he studied how to keep people healthy and fit.
From 1972 to 1975, Shaw worked as the offensive coordinator at Southern University. An offensive coordinator is a coach who plans all the attacking plays for the team. They decide how the team will score points.
Head Coach at Arkansas–Pine Bluff
In January 1976, James Shaw became the head football coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He led the team for four seasons, from 1976 to 1979. During his time there, his team had a record of 15 wins, 24 losses, and 1 tie.
James Shaw's career shows his long-term commitment to football and helping young people succeed in the sport.
