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Reid State Technical College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Willie White, a highly accomplished educator and decorated coach, as the Head Coach of its Women’s Basketball Team. Coach White brings over 40 years of leadership experience in high school and collegiate athletics, marked by a championship mentality and a deep commitment to his players’ development.
“This exciting transition follows Coach White’s impactful two seasons as Assistant Coach for the Reid State Men’s Basketball Team, where he played a key role in fostering a competitive and disciplined squad,” states Brac Brady, Reid State Athletic Director. “Now Coach White will be leading the women’s program. His focus will be on cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability, and opportunity for our female student-athletes to achieve their full potential both on and off the court.”
Coach White’s distinguished coaching career includes significant success at Escambia Academy, where he guided the Varsity Boys Basketball Team to the 2022 AISA Class AA Final Four and the 2021 State Runner-Up title in his debut year. His football teams at Escambia Academy also achieved consecutive State Runner-Up finishes. Earlier in his career, he earned Coach of the Year honors at Monroe County High School, where he also served as Assistant Principal.
Beyond his coaching achievements, Willie White has held various educational and administrative positions, demonstrating his strong leadership skills and dedication to youth development. He holds an Education Specialist Degree and multiple Master’s Degrees from Alabama State University, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of South Alabama.
“We are excited to welcome Coach White as the new leader of our Women’s Basketball Program at Reid State,” said Dr. Coretta Boykin, President of Reid State Technical College. “As we work to build a strong and competitive program, Coach White will play a vital role in laying a foundation for success on and off the court. This is truly an exciting time to be a Reid State Lion.”
A respected leader within his community, Willie White is an active member of New Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Mexia, Ala., where he serves as a Deacon, Financial Secretary, and Adult Sunday School Teacher.
As he embarks on this new chapter leading the Reid State Women’s Basketball Program, Coach Willie White remains steadfast in his commitment to empowering student-athletes, fostering the growth of the game, and making a positive impact one practice, one game, and one life at a time.

ABOUT REID STATE
Reid State Technical College is an associate degree-granting institution that empowers individuals and transforms communities by providing accessible, high-quality academic and technical education that ignites lifelong learning and creates generational change. Based in Evergreen, Alabama, with an additional site for CDL training in Monroeville and Nursing in Georgiana, Reid State provides workforce training for degrees, short-term and long-term credentials and dual enrollment for students across a service area that includes Conecuh, Monroe, and Escambia counties and portions of Butler, Covington, and Wilcox counties. The college promotes economic growth by preparing a qualified workforce for business and industry. The college’s athletics programs are a member of the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).