Stacy Adams (American football)

Stacy Adams (born June 21, 1966) is a former American football coach. He served the head football coach at Valparaiso University from 2005 to 2009, compiling a record of 15–40. He was the first black head football coach and the second documented black head coach at Valparaiso.[1]

Stacy Adams
Biographical details
Born (1966-06-21) June 21, 1966
Gary, Indiana
Playing career
1988–1989Northwest Missouri State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1991–2004Valparaiso (assistant)
2005–2009Valparaiso
Head coaching record
Overall15–40

Early years and playing career

Adams was born in Gary, Indiana and grew up in Glen Park. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1984.

Adams played quarterback for Tom Horne at Joliet Junior College. After graduating from Joliet in 1987, he played at Northwest Missouri State University. In addition to quarterback, he played running back and outside linebacker. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northwest Missouri State in 1990. In 1997, he earned a master's degree from Valparaiso.

Coaching career

In 1991, Horne added Adams to the coaching staff at Valparaiso. Adams was named the offensive coordinator and running backs coach in 1997. Adams also served as the quarterbacks coach while on the coaching staff.[2]

In 2005, he was hired to replace Horne. He became the sixth coach of the Crusaders football team since 1946.[3] When he was hired, he was the only Division I black head football coach in Indiana[1] In 2006, Adams was one of only ten black head coaches in Division I.[4] In his first game as head coach on September 3, 2005, Jeff Horton set Valparaiso's single-game rushing record with 253 yards in a game against Wisconsin Lutheran College. The Crusaders extended Adams's contract in 2006.[5] The Crusaders have won all of their conference championships since 1968 while Adams has been on the coaching staff.[6]

Adams resigned after the 2009 season.[7] He was replaced by Dale Carlson.

Personal life

Adams was born to Jimmie and Shirley Adams. He is married and has one son and two stepsons. He is now working as the Athletic Director at Valparaiso High School.

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Valparaiso Crusaders (Pioneer Football League) (2005–2009)
2005 Valparaiso 3–81–34th (North)
2006 Valparaiso 3–81–6T–th
2007 Valparaiso 5–62–5T–6th
2008 Valparaiso 3–82–68th
2009 Valparaiso 1–100–810th
Valparaiso: 15–406–28
Total:15–40

References
  1. [email protected], STEVE. "VU names first black head football coach". nwitimes.com.
  2. "Valparaiso University Names Stacy Adams Head Football Coach".
  3. "Home Page | Official Website of Valpo Athletics". www.valpoathletics.com.
  4. "Stacy Adams, Head Coach for Valparaiso University Football Team" (PDF).
  5. "Adams Gets Extension from Valparaiso".
  6. "Adams Named Football Coach at Valparaiso".
  7. "Football - News - Official Website of Valpo Athletics". www.valpoathletics.com.
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