HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama A&M University Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant, announced on Thursday that Dr. Brandon Reeves has been chosen to lead the women's volleyball program.
 
"As the Director of Athletics at Alabama A&M University, I am thrilled to announce that after a national search, Dr. Brandon Reeves will be our next volleyball coach," Bryant said. "Having closely observed his work and the success of his previous programs, I can confidently say that his leadership and dedication to our student-athletes are exceptional. Dr. Reeves has consistently demonstrated his ability to build winning teams, and I am excited to see the positive impact he will continue to have on our volleyball program. His commitment to excellence, both on and off the court, aligns perfectly with our values at Alabama A&M University, and I look forward to many successful seasons ahead under his guidance."
 
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.
 
"Alabama A&M is a special place and the women's volleyball team has a tradition of winning at the highest levels," Reeves said. "I want to thank Dr. Daniel K. Wims, President, Dr. Paul Bryant, Director of Athletics, and the athletic administration team, for their continued support and belief of me throughout this transition. I am blessed to be given this amazing opportunity to continue to serve the Alabama A&M community and women's volleyball alumnae, and I will work hard to make them proud. My staff and I will strive to recruit the best young people to compete on the conference championship and the national stage and establish back the winning tradition set forth by so many before us."
 
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.
 
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