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Joshua Shim
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Shim in 2020
No. 9
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-18) September 18, 1997 (age 27)
Loganville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:South Gwinnett
(Snellville, Georgia)
College:Georgia State (2016–2017)
Ellsworth CC (2018)
Saint Mary's (Halifax) (2019)
Mars Hill (2020)
USC (2021)
Windsor (2022)
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
As a player

Joshua Shim (born September 18, 1997) is an American former professional football quarterback who played for the Frisco Fighters and Tulsa Oilers (IFL) of the Indoor Football League.[1] Throughout his career, Shim also contributed to various collegiate football programs, including Georgia State University, Ellsworth Community College, Saint Mary's University (Halifax), Mars Hill University, and the University of Windsor.[2]

Early life and high school

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Shim throwing a completion against Buford in 2014

Shim, who is of South Korean descent, [3] was born in Loganville, Georgia, on September 18, 1997, to parents, Chae Min and Jeom Rye Shim.[4] He attended South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Georgia. Shim was a team captain and a three-year starter under head coach, John Small. His notable achievements on the field included throwing for 3,000 yards and 37 passing touchdowns, earning him the distinction of being a two-time recipient of the Gwinnett County Player of the Month award.[4][5]

College playing career

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Shim with GT quarterback, Justin Thomas in 2016

Georgia State (2016–2017)

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In June 2016, Shim enrolled at Georgia State University, a member of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision under head coach, Trent Miles.[6][7] During his first year, Shim redshirted and did not participate in game action, while contributing on the scout team.[4][8][9] Shim also went through his first coaching change, as the university fired coach Miles that same year.[10] Shawn Elliott was hired as the university's third head football coach.[11] Under Elliott, Shim and the Panthers won their first-ever bowl game, over Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the AutoNation 2017 Cure Bowl.[12][13]

Ellsworth Community College (2018)

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In December 2017, Shim transferred to Ellsworth Community College, an institution competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association.[14] Throughout the 2018 season, Shim was in and out of seven games due to injuries, accumulating 394 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one interception.[15] He received only a few NCAA Division I-AA offers from schools such as East Tennessee State, Richmond, and William & Mary. He graduated with an Associate degree and finished as a three-star quarterback by 247Sports.[16][17]

Saint Mary's University (2019)

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In August 2019, Shim signed with Saint Mary's University (Halifax), a U Sports competitor, after being heavily recruited by head coach, James Colzie III.[18] During the 2019–20 season, Shim demonstrated his versatility by amassing 1,430 passing yards, eight touchdowns, 150 rushing yards, and four rushing touchdowns across seven games.[19]

Mars Hill University (2020)

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In December 2020, Shim transferred to Mars Hill University, an NCAA Division II institution, after being recruited by head coach, Tim Clifton.[20][21] He was able to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, however, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted athletic competition, resulting in the cancellation of the NCAA Division II college football season.[22][23]

University of Southern California (2021)

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In 2021, Shim pursued a Master's degree at the University of Southern California.[2]

University of Windsor (2022)

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In August 2022, Shim enrolled at the University of Windsor, a U Sports participant.[2] Contributing to the team's success, Shim played a pivotal role in securing their first playoff berth since 2014.[24][25] He was in and out of eight games due to injuries, and recorded 195 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 27 rushing yards,and one rushing touchdown.[26]

Professional playing career

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Frisco Fighters (2023)

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In February 2023, Shim signed his first professional contract with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League, after being scouted by head coach, Billy Back. However, his tenure with the Fighters was short-lived as he was released after the training camp phase.[27]

Tulsa Oilers (2023)

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On April 6, 2023, he signed with the Tulsa Oilers,[28] also of the Indoor Football League, after being scouted by head coach, Marvin Jones.[29][30] Shim's tenure with the Oilers, however, was also brief, as he was released following the Oilers' inaugural home game against the Quad City Steamwheelers.[31]

Coaching career

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Rhode Island

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In July 2023, Shim began his coaching career as an offensive assistant quarterback coach at the University of Rhode Island.[3]

References

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  2. ^ a b c "South Gwinnett grad Joshua Shim commits to University of Windsor in Canada". gwinnettdailypost.com. July 22, 2022. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Stanfield, Rick (November 5, 2023). "Influential Asian-American Football Coaches: The List of Prominent, Asian-American, Football Coaches for 2023". 1stdownmedia.com. Archived from the original on November 29, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Joshua Shim Bio". GeorgiaStateSports.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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  6. ^ "ESPN Profile". espn.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024.
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  8. ^ Thomas, Paul (April 15, 2017). "GSU SPRING NOTES: Lanier's Shaw leads a physical defense". gwinnettdailypost.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  9. ^ "Fox Sports Profile". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (November 13, 2016). "Georgia State, 2-8 this season, fires coach Trent Miles". espn.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  11. ^ "Shawn Elliott named Georgia State's new head coach". ncaa.com. The Associated Press. December 9, 2016. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
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  16. ^ "ECC football players moving on to the next level". eccathletics.com. December 20, 2018. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  17. ^ "247 Sports Player". 247sports.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "Huskies top Gaiters 30–13 in home opener". smuhuskies.ca. September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
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  20. ^ "Mars Hill Lions Player Profile". marshilllions.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024.
  21. ^ "Former South Gwinnett QB Josh Shim commits to Mars Hill". gwinnettdailypost.com. January 22, 2020. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024.
  22. ^ Bonagura, Kyle (August 5, 2020). "NCAA D-II and D-III fall championships canceled". espn.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  23. ^ Bengel, Chris (August 5, 2020). "NCAA Division II and III championships for fall sports canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  24. ^ "Lancer Football clinches post season berth for first time since 2014". golancers.ca. October 22, 2022. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  25. ^ "Lancers defeat No.9 Gryphons; win first road game in seven years". golancers.ca. September 5, 2022. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  26. ^ "Windsor Player Profile". golancers.ca. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024.
  27. ^ "Tulsa Introduces New QB". oursportscentral.com. April 6, 2023. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024.
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  29. ^ "Four Gwinnett grads part of Tulsa Oilers, new Indoor Football League franchise". gwinnettdailypost.com. April 16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  30. ^ Howe, Tyler (April 7, 2023). "THE IFL PREPARES FOR WEEK FOUR ACTION". goifl.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
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