Sidney Ball
Alabama State University
Millbrook,AL
21
years of professional experience
Experienced with developing effective training programs and mentoring athletes. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance team performance and cohesion. Track record of fostering collaborative team environment and demonstrating strong leadership abilities. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting team needs, with strong skills in communication.
Work History
Assistant Basketball Coach
2 Years- Provides support to the Head Basketball Coach
- Recruiting responsibility Transfer, Junior College, Prep, and High School
- Co-Coordinator for Guard/Post player development
- Coordinates team development through film/scout
- In game monitor scoring runs, fouls, and timeouts
- Assist in practice preparation daily
- Oversee the daily functions of the basketball office
- Ensures compliance with NCAA and SWAC rules and regulations
- Coordinates practice and CARA Log information
- Assists with budget development and monitors expenditures
- Represents the basketball program at functions and events as necessary.
- Liaison between academics and coaching staff
- Coordinator of community service outreach with SAAC
Director of Basketball Operations/Asst. Coach
4 Years 1 Month- Provides administrative support to the Head Basketball Coach
- Oversee the daily functions of the basketball office
- Ensures compliance with NCAA and AAC rules and regulations
- Coordinates practice times and CARA Log information
- Assists with budget development and monitors expenditures
- Represents the basketball program at functions and events as necessary.
- Liaison between academics and coaching staff
- Coordinator of community service outreach
- Assist in practice preparation
Assistant Basketball Coach
5 Years 9 Months- Coordinator for post player development
- Recruiting responsibility with primary focus on Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi
- Assist in practice preparation
- Coordinates team development through film/scout
- In game monitor scoring runs and fouls
- Liaison between academics and coaching staff
- Coordinator of community service outreach
Athletic Academic Counselor
11 Months- Academic advisor for Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, and Women’s Soccer
- Liaison between Athletics and Campus Advising Units
- Monitored academic progress
- Conducted weekly academic meetings with Coaches and Student Athletes
- Managed academic study hall and tutoring
Senior Academic Advisor
1 Year 8 Months- Academic advisor for Men’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Track & Field
- Former Advisor for Women’s Basketball
- Supervised full-time advisor
- Liaison between Athletics and Campus Advising Units
- Life Skills Coordinator
- Monitored academic progress
- Initial Eligibility
- Conducted weekly academic meetings with Student athletes
- Managed academic study hall and tutoring
Athletic Academic Advisor
6 Years- Academic advisor for Women’s Cross Country, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Men’s Soccer
- Thorough knowledge of NCAA certification, regulations, and academic rules
- Facilitated NCAA progress toward degree requirements
- Conducted weekly academic meetings with Student athletes
- Coordinated academic plans for student-athletes
- Organized degree audits for student-athletes
- Liaison between University instructors and coaches
- Assisted with academic seminars
- Managed academic study hall and tutoring
Program Manager/Assistant Athletics & Recreation Coordinator
4 Months- Created and implemented programs/activities for Birmingham youth, particularly in the areas of athletics and recreation
- Assisted with FOX6 Kids and Jobs Program; an initiative designed to provide work experience for Birmingham youth ages 14-21
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice; Minor, Health Education
Skills
Leadership & Management
Communication & Relationship Building
Organizational & Administrative Skills
Performance & Development Focus
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Men’s Basketball Team, University Alabama at Birmingham
- Four Year Letterman Men’s Basketball Team; Full Athletic Scholarship
- Captain of NCAA Sweet Sixteen, 2003-2004 team
- Captain of NIT Elite Eight, 2002-2003 team
- Carlos Williams Memorial Award
- Awarded to men’s basketball player that shows dedication both on and off the court; a young man of true character
- Men’s Iron Man Award (Received Two Consecutive Years)
- Leading Rebounder
- Men’s Basketball Most Valuable Player
Affiliations
- National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
- UAB Staff Council (former)
- National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (former)
- College Academic Advisors (former)
Languages
English
Timeline
Assistant Basketball Coach
Alabama State University
06.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Director of Basketball Operations/Asst. Coach
University of Alabama at Birmingham
04.2020 - 05.2024Read More
Assistant Basketball Coach
Samford University
07.2014 - 04.2020Read More
Athletic Academic Counselor
Mississippi State University
08.2013 - 07.2014Read More
Senior Academic Advisor
Georgia State University
11.2011 - 07.2013Read More
Athletic Academic Advisor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
10.2005 - 10.2011Read More
Program Manager/Assistant Athletics & Recreation Coordinator
City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services
04.2005 - 08.2005Read More
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice; Minor, Health Education
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