Pinson Valley's Sam Shade Takes Miles College Job

FAIRFIELD, AL — Miles College announced Wednesday that former Alabama football star and Pinson Valley High School coach Sam Shade has been selected to take the reins of the Miles College football program.

Prior to coaching Pinson Valley, Shade was an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns, Georgia State University and Samford University.

During his extensive coaching career, Shade led Pinson Valley to the 2020 6A State Championship and was a 2021 6A Playoffs Quarterfinalist. Shade is a native of Birmingham, a former football standout at Wenonah High School, The University of Alabama - where he won a national championship under the leadership of Coach Gene Stallings - and in the National Football LEague with the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins.

"This is a pivotal moment for Miles College and its athletic program," said Miles College president Bobbie Knight. "The experience, professionalism, and resources that Coach Shade brings will be extremely valuable to the College and the football program."

"Sam Shade’s credentials and consistency speak for themselves," Miles athletic director Fred Watson said. "He is the epitome of a winner. He has been successful in football at every stage of his life, and this is just the next stage for success. We are thrilled to welcome him and his family to Miles College, and I'm excited to work with him as we aim to build on the championship legacy of Miles College Football."