University of Minnesota Crookston Athletics

Jim Sims served as head football coach at UMC from 1976-1995. His teams compiled an impressive overall record of 93-66-1 during his 19-year tenure and won three division team championships, finishing with three Minnesota State runner-up titles. His teams were ranked in the top 15 teams in the nation on three separate occasions. Sims was also head track coach for seven years, winning two division championships.

Other accomplishments include his 1982 football team playing in the Midwest Bowl in Illinois. Sims also received Northern Division Coach of the Year honors twice, and seven of his players were named NJCAA All-Americans.

Sims built a very impressive high school coaching career prior to joining the staff at UMC. He is a Mahnomen native and a graduate of Minnesota State University-Moorhead. Sims is currently Director of Student Activities at Thief River Falls Lincoln High School and was inducted into the "Prowler" Hall of Fame in 1996.