Football Coach & Public Safety Leader; Head Coach at Minneapolis North Community High School; Director of Team Security at Minnesota Twins

Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Charles Adams III Biography

Charles Adams III is a football coach, former law enforcement officer, and community leader known for his contributions to youth sports and public safety. As head coach of the Minneapolis North Community High School football team, Adams led the North High Polars to a state championship, marking the first time a Minneapolis public school achieved this distinction since 1976. Adams became the state's first Black coach to win the title. Under his leadership, the Polars advanced from an unstable program to a competitive force, making seven appearances in the state quarterfinals, including six consecutive trips, and reaching the Prep Bowl three times.

Adams served with the Minneapolis Police Department for two decades, retiring after Minneapolis Public Schools ended its contract with the department and eliminated his position as a school resource officer. In his memoir, "Twin Cities: My Life as a Black Cop and Championship Football Coach," Adams reflects on his 13 years as a school resource officer at Minneapolis North High. The memoir was inspired by an interview with The New York Times and a Showtime documentary about the North football team and player Deshaun Hill Jr., whose death highlighted issues of gun violence. The book explores the intersections of policing, athletics, and concepts of manhood in Black communities.

As head coach, Adams mentors players on topics ranging from college recruiting to social justice. His experience as both a Black man and a police officer has placed him at the center of national conversations about race, policing, and community relations. Adams has addressed the challenges of guiding his players through periods of social unrest, particularly following the killing of George Floyd.

Adams has received recognition including the Positive Coaching Alliance National Coach of the Year Award, the National Double Goal Coaches Award, and the Minnesota Football Coaches Association's Jerry Kill Power of Influence and Tim Mahoney Man of the Year awards. The Minnesota Vikings named him Coach of the Year following North's state championship. Adams was selected as Coach of the Year from among 25 national recipients of the Double-Goal Coach award, chosen from more than 600 nominations honoring coaches who prioritize both winning and teaching life lessons through sports.

After his role as a school resource officer ended, Adams became director of team security for the Minnesota Twins. In this position, he contributes to the organization’s safety and culture. Through his work in football coaching, law enforcement, and public speaking, Adams remains an advocate for community engagement, accountability, and mentorship.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Charles Adams III Videos

Black and Blue: When Coach Is Also a Cop

Black and Blue: When Coach Is Also a Cop

PCA's 2021 Coach of the Year: Charles Adams

PCA's 2021 Coach of the Year: Charles Adams

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Black & Blue

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Black & Blue

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