| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1928[1] Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 2019 (aged 91) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1947–1950 | Johns Hopkins |
| 1951–1956 | Mount Washington L.C. |
| Position(s) | Midfielder |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1951–1953 | St. Paul's School |
| 1957 | Mount Washington L.C. |
| 1958–1969 | Army |
| 1970–1977 | Pennsylvania |
| 1978–1992 | Virginia |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 284–123–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
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| Awards | |
James Frederick "Ace" Adams IV (April 10, 1928 – November 10, 2019) was an American lacrosse coach. He served as the head coach at the United States Military Academy, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Virginia. He was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1975.