James Barlow brings a wealth of soccer experience to ERAU, having been involved with soccer for over 30 years. Most recently Coach Barlow was the Assistant Coach of the Men's Soccer team at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, CA where the team posted a 19-2-3 record in 2003 and a #3 national ranking. Coach Barlow played 14 years as a semi-professional and professional soccer player after being a part of the 1981 Foothill College soccer team that garnered the 1981 National and California State Junior College Championships. In addition, Coach Barlow holds a "B" coaching license from the United States Soccer Federation and a National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Coach Barlow will focus on recruiting athletically talented, academically motivated student-athletes to build the fledgling men's soccer program. Coach Barlow stated "Embry-Riddle has been ranked as a 'number 1 choice' for Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering schools by US News and World Reports 2004 'Best Colleges' guide and I believe we can have a men's soccer program worthy of comparison." In addition, Coach Barlow's father was an Air Force pilot and is a retired United Airlines Captain who has assisted James in "having a personal background to understand the aeronautical culture, academic standards and pursuit of excellence inherent to aviation professions."

Jim will be relocating from Elk Grove, CA to Prescott with his wife, Laura, and son Jimmy. Additionally, Jim is pursuing a second Masters Degree in Physical Education emphasizing Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy.