Alabama A&M University Women's Volleyball

Dr. Brandon Reeves begins his first season as the interim head women's volleyball coach at Alabama A&M University after serving the 2023 season as an assistant coach. Reeves, who has compiled a 304-172 record in 16 years at stops at Edward Waters, Chicago State, Concordia and Rust College, spent the 2023 season as an assistant coach as the Bulldog volleyball program went 12-19 overall and 11-5 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play, which included a trip to the conference tournament.   In two seasons at Edward Waters, Reeves guided the Lady Tigers to a 51-18 overall record, including a 26-10 in 2022. In 2022, EWU went 18-2 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and captured the regular season championship and was the tournament runners-up. He tutored two first team All-SIAC selections, which included the SIAC Player of the Year, All Region, All-American Honorable Mention Fatima Ramirez and Setter of the Year Mataiya Barber. In addition during the Fall of 2022, Reeves was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as a member of the 300+ wins as a head coach.   Also while at Edward Waters, Reeves led the Lady Tigers to unprecedented heights. In his first season against SIAC competition, the Lady Tigers finished with a 15-2 mark, which would have finished first amongst all SIAC East Division teams. In their final season competing under the NAIA/Gulf Coast Athletic Conference banner, the Lady Tigers won the program's first GCAC Volleyball Championship while also earning their first berth in the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament. Reeves also led the mens volleyball program to a Conference season championship.   Prior to his time at Edward Waters, Reeves spent five seasons as the head women's volleyball coach at NCAA Division I, Chicago State University. During the 2019 season, Reeves' team featured the Western Athletic Conference's (WAC) Freshman of the Year and Libero of the Year. The Cougars also took NCAA Division I Power Oklahoma to five sets and California to four sets. In 2018, the Cougars had their highest WAC conference win total in the school's Division I history and had the highest team Ratings Performance Index (RPI) in program history, which also included a 3-0 victory over Big10 member Rutgers. Reeves' teams at CSU also received several American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Academic Team Honors as well as several WAC All-Academic selections.   In addition to his volleyball work at CSU, Reeves served as the Associate Athletic Director for Business and Internal operations, and Chief Financial Officer for the Athletic Department, where he oversaw a $9.2 million athletic department budget.   Prior to his time at Chicago State, Reeves was the head women's volleyball coach at Concordia College in Selma, Ala. He led the Lady Hornets to a 43-13 overall mark during his two seasons at CCAL, including a 24-1 mark at home and led Concordia two appearances at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Tournament. In his final season in 2015, Reeves led CCAL to a 25-8 record, were ranked No. 1 in the USCAA power rankings and advanced to the Elite Eight of the USCAA National Tournament. In addition, he was also a finalist for USCAA National Coach of the Year honors.   Reeves was also as an assistant coach for the women's basketball program at Concordia, where he helped lead CCAL to a 46-12 record in two seasons, including two 20+ win campaigns. The Lady Hornets on the basketball floor in 2014 won the USCAA Women's Basketball National Championship and in 2015, CCAL advanced to the semifinals of the USCAA Division I Tournament with a 24-4 season record.   Reeves also served as the men's and women's volleyball head coach at Rust College in Holly Springs, Miss. from 2008-2013. He led the Lady Bearcats to a 94-56 record, while the men's team recorded a 36-20 record under his tutelage. In 2011, he led the women's volleyball team to a regional appearance at the NCAA Division III National Tournament, producing a third-team All-American and two All-Region performers. On the men's side, he helped start the first southern Historically Black College and University (HBCU) men's volleyball program. In 2013, he led the Bearcats to an 18-6 record and a No.-11 national ranking.   Reeves also served as the head coach of the men's and women's track and field programs at Rust, where he oversaw individual national champions in the men's high jump and men's 100m & 200m in 2011. In 2012, the Rust women's 4x100m relay team and an individual women's 100m performer made appearances at the NCAA DIII National Championships.   Reeves has also gained experience coaching several clubs in Illinois, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi in addition to serving as an instructor for six years at the Nike Camp hosted by the University of Mississippi. Reeves is also certified CAP I & II Certified coach and a USA Volleyball IMPACT Level I Certified Instructor/Coach. In addition, he is also a certified international coach working with such countries as Nigeria, St. Lucia, Antigua, Dominican Republic, Serbia, Turkey, Costa Rica, and Belize.   Reeves graduated from Lane College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, where he also competed on the school's men's tennis and traveling club volleyball teams. In addition, he obtained a Masters of Arts in Education with a concentration in Sports Administration from Tennessee State University and obtained his doctorate in Education Specialist Degree from Northcentral University in 2018. Most recently, Reeves graduated from the leadership program in 2021 from Cornell University

Dr. Brandon Reeves begins his first season as the head women's volleyball coach at Alabama A&M University after serving the 2023 season as an assistant coach. Reeves, who has compiled a 304-172 record in 16 years at stops at Edward Waters, Chicago State, Concordia and Rust College, spent the 2023 season as an assistant coach as the Bulldog volleyball program went 12-19 overall and 11-5 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play, which included a trip to the conference tournament.   In two seasons at Edward Waters, Reeves guided the Lady Tigers to a 51-18 overall record, including a 26-10 in 2022. In 2022, EWU went 18-2 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and captured the regular season championship and was the tournament runners-up. He tutored two first team All-SIAC selections, which included the SIAC Player of the Year, All Region, All-American Honorable Mention Fatima Ramirez and Setter of the Year Mataiya Barber. In addition during the Fall of 2022, Reeves was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as a member of the 300+ wins as a head coach.   Also while at Edward Waters, Reeves led the Lady Tigers to unprecedented heights. In his first season against SIAC competition, the Lady Tigers finished with a 15-2 mark, which would have finished first amongst all SIAC East Division teams. In their final season competing under the NAIA/Gulf Coast Athletic Conference banner, the Lady Tigers won the program's first GCAC Volleyball Championship while also earning their first berth in the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament. Reeves also led the men’s volleyball program to a Conference season championship.   Prior to his time at Edward Waters, Reeves spent five seasons as the head women's volleyball coach at NCAA Division I, Chicago State University. During the 2019 season, Reeves' team featured the Western Athletic Conference's (WAC) Freshman of the Year and Libero of the Year. The Cougars also took NCAA Division I Power Oklahoma to five sets and California to four sets. In 2018, the Cougars had their highest WAC conference win total in the school's Division I history and had the highest team Ratings Performance Index (RPI) in program history, which also included a 3-0 victory over Big10 member Rutgers. Reeves' teams at CSU also received several American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Academic Team Honors as well as several WAC All-Academic selections.   In addition to his volleyball work at CSU, Reeves served as the Associate Athletic Director for Business and Internal operations, and Chief Financial Officer for the Athletic Department, where he oversaw a $9.2 million athletic department budget.   Prior to his time at Chicago State, Reeves was the head women's volleyball coach at Concordia College in Selma, Ala. He led the Lady Hornets to a 43-13 overall mark during his two seasons at CCAL, including a 24-1 mark at home and led Concordia two appearances at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Tournament. In his final season in 2015, Reeves led CCAL to a 25-8 record, were ranked No. 1 in the USCAA power rankings and advanced to the Elite Eight of the USCAA National Tournament. In addition, he was also a finalist for USCAA National Coach of the Year honors.   Reeves was also as an assistant coach for the women's basketball program at Concordia, where he helped lead CCAL to a 46-12 record in two seasons, including two 20+ win campaigns. The Lady Hornets on the basketball floor in 2014 won the USCAA Women's Basketball National Championship and in 2015, CCAL advanced to the semifinals of the USCAA Division I Tournament with a 24-4 season record.   Reeves also served as the men's and women's volleyball head coach at Rust College in Holly Springs, Miss. from 2008-2013. He led the Lady Bearcats to a 94-56 record, while the men's team recorded a 36-20 record under his tutelage. In 2011, he led the women's volleyball team to a regional appearance at the NCAA Division III National Tournament, producing a third-team All-American and two All-Region performers. On the men's side, he helped start the first southern Historically Black College and University (HBCU) men's volleyball program. In 2013, he led the Bearcats to an 18-6 record and a No.-11 national ranking.   Reeves also served as the head coach of the men's and women's track and field programs at Rust, where he oversaw individual national champions in the men's high jump and men's 100m & 200m in 2011. In 2012, the Rust women's 4x100m relay team and an individual women's 100m performer made appearances at the NCAA DIII National Championships.   Reeves has also gained experience coaching several clubs in Illinois, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi in addition to serving as an instructor for six years at the Nike Camp hosted by the University of Mississippi. Reeves is also certified CAP I & II Certified coach and a USA Volleyball IMPACT Level I Certified Instructor/Coach. In addition, he is also a certified international coach working with such countries as Nigeria, St. Lucia, Antigua, Dominican Republic, Serbia, Turkey, Costa Rica, and Belize.   Reeves graduated from Lane College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics, where he also competed on the school's men's tennis and traveling club volleyball teams. In addition, he obtained a Masters of Arts in Education with a concentration in Sports Administration from Tennessee State University and obtained his doctorate in Education Specialist Degree from Northcentral University in 2018. Most recently, Reeves graduated from the leadership program in 2021 from Cornell University.

Coach Gladney is a highly experienced and accomplished coach with a strong background in volleyball. She recently served as the assistant coach and lead recruiter at Alabama A&M, where she plays a crucial role in building a talented roster and contributing to the team's success. Prior to her stint at Alabama A&M, Coach Gladney spent several years as head coach at Madfrog VBC, where she developed a reputation for her exceptional coaching skills, innovative training methods, and ability to get the most out of her players. With her extensive experience and passion for the game, Coach Gladney is well-equipped to bring out the best in her players and help them reach their full potential.

Nakeyta Clair begins her first season as an assistant coach on the volleyball staff at Alabama A&M University.   Clair previously worked with Alabama A&M head coach Dr. Brandon Reeves during his time at Chicago State from 2019-2023. During her time at Chicago State, Clair served in many capacities, including recruiting, team transportation, supervising practices and coordinating and scheduling visits for recruits.   Prior to Chicago State, Clair spent nearly two years at her alma mater, Ole Miss.   Clair, a four-year starter for the Rebels from 2012-15, became the second All-American in program history and was a two-time All-SEC selection as well as a SEC All-Freshman honoree. She was also a member of the USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team.   She went on to play professionally in Halmstad, Sweden before returning to begin coaching club squads and camps stateside.   The Illinois native and former middle blocker exited Ole Miss as the leader in both single-season and career total blocks (130, 435), block solos (34, 102), and block assists (105, 333)- records she still holds today. She also ranks third all-time with 1,177 kills and holds the school record for career hitting percentage (.344).   Clair played her final two seasons under current head coach Steven McRoberts’ tutelage, her first earning her All-America honors and then AVCA All-Region honors during her final campaign. In her junior season (the first under McRoberts), she set a then-program record with 366 kills and became the second player in Ole Miss history to tally over 300 career blocks in the rally scoring era.   She capped her career with the school record in total blocks at 435 during her senior season. During her two years with McRoberts, she helped lead the Rebels to consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time in nearly three decades, the best start in school history and at the time, the most home wins with a 13-5 record in 2015. (The Rebels have since broke that with a 17-6 home ledger in 2017.)   Clair received her Bachelor of Science Degree of Social Work, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Mississippi in 2016 and earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice in December of 2021 from Chicago State.