Joshua Shim

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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]

Contents

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

University of Windsor (2022)

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

Frisco Fighters (2023)

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)

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

Rhode Island

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

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