Adam Shamion comes to Vertical Raise from Whitworth University where he served as the Defensive Coordinator for the last 5 seasons. Adam has spent his entire life as an athlete or a coach. He understands the need for and importance of fundraising to not only help the program succeed but the athletes or members of the organizations as well! He is passionate about people helping people and improving programs. Prior to Whitworth, Shamion spent nine years as an assistant coach at Post Falls High School, the last five as defensive coordinator. Added roles at Post Falls included special teams coordinator and strength & conditioning coach. In addition to his duties with the football team, Shamion has been an assistant on the track and field team, coaching the throwers. Shamion was a starting middle linebacker at the University of Idaho. He finished his Vandal career in 2009 and later earned a B.A. in University Studies. While at Idaho, Shamion stood for the football team on the department’s leadership council. Following his time at Idaho, Shamion returned to Post Falls, where he had been a standout on the football, wrestling, track and baseball teams while in high school. Adam and his with have a beautiful family of 5. Aidan, their 17-year-old nephew as well as their son and daughter. Lucas (7) and Marcella (4).

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