Tony Ball, who has 18 years of experience as a full-time collegiate coach, is beginning his eighth season as Virginia Tech's receivers coach. Ball's attention to detail and enthusiastic approach to the game of football have helped Tech to a 67-21 record, three bowl championships and an appearance in the national championship game over the past seven seasons.
Ball has shown an ability to motivate and prepare young players, which was instrumental in the development and success of the Hokies' youthful 2004 receiving corps that got 75 catches and 12 touchdowns from its freshmen.
Ball's successful pupils include split end Ernest Wilford who etched his name in the Tech record books in 2002 and 2003. Wilford became the Hokes' all-time receptions leader and was the first Tech player ever to post two 50-catch seasons. He was picked in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by Jacksonville.
Under Ball's watchful eye, André Davis became one of the nation's top big-play threats. Davis closed out his Tech career in 2001 ranked among the Hokies' top three in career catches, receiving yards and touchdown receptions. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft
Ball came to Tech in 1998 after serving three seasons as an assistant at the University of Louisville, where he coached the receivers. Prior to his stint with the Cardinals, Ball worked with the running backs at Holy Cross for three seasons. He coached the receivers at his alma mater, UT-Chattanooga, on two different occasions - once in 1988 and for two seasons in 1990-91. In between, Ball coached the running backs at East Tennessee State in 1989.
During the summers of 1996 and 1997, Ball participated in the National Football League's Minority Internship Program with the Baltimore Ravens.
Ball began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Austin Peay in 1985 and 1986. While at Austin Peay, he earned a master's in health and nutrition. He served as restricted earnings coach at the University of South Carolina in 1987, working with the running backs and helping the Gamecocks to the Gator Bowl. His first full-time coaching position came at UTC the following year.
Ball played football for the late Joe Morrison at UT-Chattanooga. He was a standout running back who set numerous school kickoff return records and was recently named to the school's All-Century Football Team. He finished with a degree in criminal justice.
Ball is married to the former Maria Ann Slayden. They have two children: Anthony, 14, and Keshea, 13.
Tony Ball, who has 18 years of experience as a full-time collegiate coach, is beginning his eighth season as Virginia Tech's receivers coach. Ball's attention to detail and enthusiastic approach to the game of football have helped Tech to a 67-21 record, three bowl championships and an appearance in the national championship game over the past seven seasons.
Ball has shown an ability to motivate and prepare young players, which was instrumental in the development and success of the Hokies' youthful 2004 receiving corps that got 75 catches and 12 touchdowns from its freshmen.
Ball's successful pupils include split end Ernest Wilford who etched his name in the Tech record books in 2002 and 2003. Wilford became the Hokes' all-time receptions leader and was the first Tech player ever to post two 50-catch seasons. He was picked in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by Jacksonville.
Under Ball's watchful eye, André Davis became one of the nation's top big-play threats. Davis closed out his Tech career in 2001 ranked among the Hokies' top three in career catches, receiving yards and touchdown receptions. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft
Ball came to Tech in 1998 after serving three seasons as an assistant at the University of Louisville, where he coached the receivers. Prior to his stint with the Cardinals, Ball worked with the running backs at Holy Cross for three seasons. He coached the receivers at his alma mater, UT-Chattanooga, on two different occasions - once in 1988 and for two seasons in 1990-91. In between, Ball coached the running backs at East Tennessee State in 1989.
During the summers of 1996 and 1997, Ball participated in the National Football League's Minority Internship Program with the Baltimore Ravens.
Ball began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Austin Peay in 1985 and 1986. While at Austin Peay, he earned a master's in health and nutrition. He served as restricted earnings coach at the University of South Carolina in 1987, working with the running backs and helping the Gamecocks to the Gator Bowl. His first full-time coaching position came at UTC the following year.
Ball played football for the late Joe Morrison at UT-Chattanooga. He was a standout running back who set numerous school kickoff return records and was recently named to the school's All-Century Football Team. He finished with a degree in criminal justice.
Ball is married to the former Maria Ann Slayden. They have two children: Anthony, 14, and Keshea, 13.
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