DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman University Head Football Coach Terry Sims announces that Aaron James will serve as the Wildcats' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

James comes to B-CU from Miles College, where he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks' coach after previously coaching the inside wide receivers and also serving as the team's recruiting coordinator.

He was a part of three SIAC championship squads, in 2011, 2015 and 2018, while also coaching on the 2012 team that made Miles' first-ever Division II playoff appearance. Prior to Miles, James' career included stays at Lane, Clark Atlanta and as a  graduate assistant at his alma mater, Tuskegee, and an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Bullock County High School.

James was a star quarterback for Tuskegee from 1998-2001, where he compiled a 42-5 record as a starter. He won three SIAC championships during his career, led the Golden Tigers to a 12-0 season and HBCU National Championship in 2000 and was an All-Conference selection after the 2001 season.

A native of Mobile, Ala. and a graduate of Tuskegee, where he holds a Bachelor's degree in History. James and his wife Rosie have two daughters; Erin Morrisette and Layla James.