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Eric Sampson

ERIC SAMPSON at a Glance

Position Running Backs
At Thiel First Season (2026)
Coaching Experience 14th Season
Alma Mater Johnson C. Smith
Graduate Degree UNC Charlotte
Coaching Background Running Backs

Career HIGHLIGHTS

  • Coached a Harlon Hill Trophy nominee at Emory and Henry
  • Was a two-time North Carolina State champion at Charlotte Christian HS
  • Extensive experience across DII and DI, including time at FCS Bryant

At Thiel

Samspon enters his first season as the running backs coach at Thiel in 2026.

2026

  • Is in his first season in Greenville after joining the staff in July

Before Thiel

Emory and Henry (2025)

  • Coached a Harlon Hill Trophy nominee in Jordan Jackson
  • Mentored Jackson to All-SAC First Team and D2CCA All-Super Region Two First Team as well as a 1,000-plus rushing yards season

Bryant (2024)

  • Spent a season as defensive quality control coach at DI FCS Bryant

Johnson C. Smith (2021-23)

  • Spent three seasons at his alma mater DII Johnson C. Smith
  • Played a key role in the Bull Dogs' seven-win 2023 campaign that resulted in an appearance in the Florida Peach Bowl

Charlotte Christian HS (2016-17)

  • On the staff that won two North Carolina state championships

Coaching Experience

Years School Position
2026-Present Thiel Running Backs
2025 Emory and Henry Running Backs
2024 Bryant Defensive Quality Control
2021-23 Johnson C. Smith Running Backs, Tight Ends, Half Backs
2020 South Mecklenburg HS Linebackers
2019 Garinger HS Defensive Coordinator
2018 Harding University HS Offensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, Running Backs
2016-17 Charlotte Christian HS Co-Offensive Coordinator, Running Backs
2013-15 Patrick Henry HS Running Backs

Education

UNC Charlotte
Master of Arts in Education

Johnson C. Smith
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies