Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline

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
Alabama State University | 06.2024 - 06.2026
  • 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
University of Alabama at Birmingham | 04.2020 - 05.2024
  • 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
Samford University | 07.2014 - 04.2020
  • 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
Mississippi State University | 08.2013 - 07.2014
  • 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
Georgia State University | 11.2011 - 07.2013
  • 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
University of Alabama at Birmingham | 10.2005 - 10.2011
  • 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
City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services | 04.2005 - 08.2005
  • 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

University of Alabama at Birmingham | 5 2005

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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Sidney Ball