RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As a Learning Specialist, Jim oversees the daily academic progression of 123 football student-athletes.
- As an Academic Advisor, Jim advises and tracks the graduation and eligibility progress of both the Men's and Women's golf teams.
- In connection to Trevor Wilson, Jim oversees the efforts to assist former student-athletes who still need to complete coursework in order to graduate.
EDUCATION:
- Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Brigham Young University
- B.A. in English Teaching, PE Coaching Minor, Brigham Young University
HOMETOWN:
- Mountain View, Wyoming
PERSONAL:
- Proud husband of Paula Gordon Hamblin, and along with deceased Shannon Buckner Hamblin.
- Father of five children and has three grandchildren.
- Served a LDS mission in the Sapporo, Japan Mission (1985-1987).
- Prior to working at BYU, spent 11 years as a high school English teacher and football coach. Recognized as Idaho A4 Coach of the Year after completing a State Championship season.
- Worked as a Graduate Assistant Coach for two seasons for the BYU Football program.