Jim Miller

Title:	Assistant Coach (Defensive Line)
Email:	millerja@uncp.edu
Phone:	(910) 775-4234
College:	Virginia Tech, 2004
Bats/Throws:	Defensive Line

Having already made a name for himself as both a standout offensive linemen and graduate assistant coach for Virginia Tech, James Miller begins his fifth year as a collegiate coach and his third alongside head coach Pete Shinnick at UNCP while serving as the defensive line coach for the Braves.

Miller has helped produce a feared UNCP defensive line – one that has helped anchor one of the nation’s best total defenses the past two seasons (2nd in 2008, 11th in 2009). The Braves have also been listed among the nation’s elite the last two years in rushing defense, sacks and tackles for loss.

Miller comes to Pembroke via Blacksburg, Va., where he spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons as a graduate assistant coach for Virginia Tech. Prior to that, he was a 13-game starter for head coach Frank Beamer’s 2004 Hokie squad that won the inaugural Atlantic Coast Conference championship to secure a spot in the Nokia Sugar Bowl.

As a member of the VT coaching staff, Miller was charged with the responsibility of assisting in the preparation of the Hokies’ offensive line, as well as the defensive scout team. In addition, he prepared the computer breakdown of each week’s opponent and was also responsible for signaling in defensive fronts and blitzes. During his two-year coaching stint with the Maroon and Orange, VT posted a 21-6 record and made two consecutive bowl appearances – the 2006 Peach Bowl and the 2007 Orange Bowl.

Miller already has one stint in the UNCP athletic department, serving as an assistant to athletic director Dan Kenney in 2006. His responsibilities included game management at men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as assisting with daily responsibilities. He also has a one year high school coaching stint mentoring the offensive line at his alma mater during the 2005 season.

As a standout offensive lineman for the Hokies, Miller played in 46 games during his playing career with 21 starts to his credit, and helped VT to a cumulative 36-16 record, including four bowl appearances. The Hokies scored 400 or more points during his final three seasons in Blacksburg, including a school record 460 in 2003.

He was presented with the Paul Torgerson award following his senior season in 2004 - given to the player that shows commitment to hard work and great effort every time he takes the field. He was also presented with Virginia Tech’s most improved award at the conclusion of spring practice in 2002.

Miller earned his bachelor’s degree in residential property management from Virginia Tech in 2004 and will graduate from the institution with his master’s degree in health promotions this spring.

A standout defensive end at Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) High School, he was ranked the No. 59 player in Florida by Superprep and listed as the No. 3 defensive end on The Florida Times-Union’s Super 75 team as a senior.

THE MILLER FILE
Coaching Experience
2005: Ft. Lauderdale (FL) HS (Offensive Line)
2006-07: Virginia Tech, Graduate Assistant (Offensive Line)
2008-Present: UNC Pembroke (Defensive Line)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in residential property management (Virginia Tech, 2004); Master’s degree in health promotions (Virginia Tech, 2007)