James Carlson is in his fifth season as Samford's football equipment coordinator, and he is in his first season as football facilities coordinator.

Carlson oversees all aspects of the football equipment room. He orders and maintains all equipment for the football team. He also organizes and oversees transport of all football equipment for road games, and handles the coaches' sideline communication.

In his new role as football facilities coordinator, Carlson coordinates the use and security of Seibert Stadium.

Before joining the Samford staff, Carlson spent three seasons as the football equipment manager and video coordinator at Henderson State University, where he handled day-to-day operations of the equipment room, film breakdown and computer scouting. At Henderson State, he worked for two seasons under former Samford Offensive Coordinator Doug Meacham and former Assistant Coach Patrick Nix.

Carlson is a native of Warner Robins, Ga.