Rodney Broughton
Bossier City,LA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director/Head Men's Basketball Coach
Southern University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented athletic programs to enhance student engagement and performance.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for all athletic departments effectively.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts for coaches and student-athletes, fostering a competitive environment.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to promote community involvement in athletics.
- Spearheaded recruitment initiatives for student athletes to enhance program competitiveness.
- Coordinated scheduling for the 2025-2026 season
- Cultivated donor relationships and organized events to secure funding for athletic department initiatives.
- Established community service initiatives and fundraising campaigns for all programs.
- Oversaw operations for men's basketball, women's basketball, band, cheer, and dance programs. Coordinated schedules and resources to optimize team performance and event success. Fostered collaboration among coaches and team members to achieve program objectives.
ASSISTANT COACH
Alabama A&M University
Normal
04.2022 - Current
- Organize High School Elite Camp for over 20 high school teams with over 120 attendees each year, including scheduling, registration, and set-up
- Allocate finances for over the amount of $850,000
- Serve as recruiting coordinator to recruit future prospects from high school and junior colleges for future program needs
- Breakdown practice film to share with coaching staff and players to study
- Strategize a plan for incoming students enrolling in summer school, including scheduling, housing, and medical records
- Support on the court coaching during practice and skill development
- Set itinerary for away games
- Oversee team academics
- Produce scouting report for games, over 15 and counting.
ASSISTANT COACH
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Improved team winning percentage from 26% to 76% including two wins over top 25 opponents
- Created an award winning program earning two Region 23 Tournament wins, two players named All Region 23 Team, three players selected All MACCC Conference, and first NJCAA All American Academic designation in school history
- Allocated an annual budget of $40,000 for team trips, meals, equipment and apparel
- Utilized Synergy Sports Technology to conduct film breakdown and assist with on floor coaching
- Recruited future prospects and help university coaches with recruiting existing student athletes
- Scouted opponents identifying strengths and weaknesses to create game plans using Synergy Sports Technology
- Lead weight training and study hall sessions to ensure student athletes are both physically and mentally strong
- Developed practice plans to facilitate effective drills designed to improve skill development and teamwork.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Focused on individual player skill development in daily practices
- Served as Video Coordinator, used SportCode Gamebreaker and Turbo Conversions to analyze film
- Evaluated scouting reports for upcoming opponents using FastScout
- Monitored class schedules and academic progress to help student athletes remain eligible to play and promoted off court success
- Organized logistics for away games including scheduling buses, arranging will call lists and meal rosters
- Co-directed High School team camp for over 115 high schools including organized camp game schedule
- Helped organized Overnight individual camp and Day camp which included: housing teams and coaches, developed rotating lunch schedule and managed camp activities.
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Piloted daily academic breakfast meetings for 25 student athletes which resulted in stronger coach-player bounds
- Served as the Recruiting Coordinator managing the full recruitment process including initial contact, visit planning, and evaluation
- Chaired Alumni Day celebration, specifically planned activities, invited alumni athletes and provided frequent alumni updates to keep everyone engaged with the program after the celebration
- Analyzed practice and game film to aid with on court coaching duties assisting players with making adjustments through situation discussions
- Planned and promoted Elite camp for 100 high school teams, assembled drills and evaluated individual campers
- Assisted in game day preparations and operated camera during games.
BOYS' FRESHMAN HEAD COACH ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH
Mary G. Montgomery High School
Mobile, AL
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Coached team to the semi-finals of the Mobile Freshmen City League
- Scheduled in season practices and offseason skill development workouts for 30 players
- Served as an Academic Advisor and communicated with parents on all student athlete updates
- Co-created fundraising events for the basketball program raising more than $4,000
- Studied game film to help players understand their opponents and design game plans.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2012
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05-2010
Accomplishments
- Achieved 18 :11 record in year 1. Double the wins from previous year and most wins as a 1st year head coach.
- Brought in $55,000 in fundraising.
- 2025-2026 LABC Coach of the Year
- 2025-2026 LCCAC Coach of the Year.
- Player of the Year, 3 players 1st Team all conference
- 4 players All-Region 23 team
Timeline
Athletic Director/Head Men's Basketball Coach
Southern University Shreveport
04.2025 - Current
ASSISTANT COACH
Alabama A&M University
04.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT COACH
Meridian Community College
04.2017 - 04.2022
GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH
Northwestern State University
08.2015 - 06.2017
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
University of Mobile
08.2014 - 06.2015
BOYS' FRESHMAN HEAD COACH ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH
Mary G. Montgomery High School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of South Alabama
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bishop State Community College