In his first year on the job, Battle's completely immersed himself in every aspect of Crimson Tide sports. It's not uncommon to see him around the tennis complex or walking the concourse at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, stopping to talk with fans and volunteers.
Battle is a hands-on athletic director.
"Some of the coolest meetings I've had is when the student-athletes come to see me, the gleam is in their eyes and the energy and enthusiasm they have," Battle said. "You see that they a 3.85 GPA, what they want to do with their life. It makes you feel good. I just want our people to feel that, to see that. Every sport, whether it's rowing or tennis or whatever it is, it is as important to the coaches and players as it is the football players and football coaches. It's a matter of respect, but I want to see our coaches as they coach during games, but I want to watch them practice, too, see how they coach and see how they do things. That's just part of the job to me."
Curry was his first and only hire in his 14 months at the helm, and through one season it appears a wise decision. Curry's seven Southeastern Conference wins in the 2013-14 season are the most since the 2001-02 for the women's program.
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Battle is a hands-on athletic director.
"Some of the coolest meetings I've had is when the student-athletes come to see me, the gleam is in their eyes and the energy and enthusiasm they have," Battle said. "You see that they a 3.85 GPA, what they want to do with their life. It makes you feel good. I just want our people to feel that, to see that. Every sport, whether it's rowing or tennis or whatever it is, it is as important to the coaches and players as it is the football players and football coaches. It's a matter of respect, but I want to see our coaches as they coach during games, but I want to watch them practice, too, see how they coach and see how they do things. That's just part of the job to me."
Curry was his first and only hire in his 14 months at the helm, and through one season it appears a wise decision. Curry's seven Southeastern Conference wins in the 2013-14 season are the most since the 2001-02 for the women's program.
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