James Morgan joined the Ferrum athletics staff as Assistant Men's Soccer Coach in March 2022, and was promoted to Associate Head Coach in October 2023.

Morgan came to Ferrum from Newcastle United Foundation, where he served as a community coach. Morgan was previously at Global Premier Soccer and served as Coach and Director of Youth Development in two locations: Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Morehead City, North Carolina.

He holds F and D License certifications with the U.S. Soccer Federation as well as Human Kinetics Coaching Principles Fourth Edition Certification and the FA level 2 qualification. 

Morgan played at Newcastle United Football Club, competing in France, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Italy, and England during his time with the club. He played four years at Lees-McRae College, an NCAA Division II program in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Morgan earned All-Conference three times for the Bobcats, and Academic All-Conference twice from Conference Carolinas.

Morgan earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Administration with a minor in Athletic Coaching from Lees-McRae in 2018.