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Alfred Barney Bio Head Coach Alfred Barney
returns for his 13th season as head coach of the men’s basketball program
A native of Pelham, Georgia, and a graduate of Pelham High School, Barney was an All-Conference and All-State performer in basketball, football, and baseball. In addition, he garnered such accolades as MVP, Best Offensive, and Hustle Award. Entering Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Ga., following high school, Barney continued his academic and basketball career. After a successful stint at ABAC, earning his associate degree and being named the team’s MVP, Barney was awarded a scholarship to Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. He played two seasons for the Governors, lettering in 1977-78 and 1978-79. In his final season, Barney was named to the Ohio Valley All-Conference team and All-Academic team, and he also was named the team’s MVP. After graduating from Austin Peay with a Bachelor of Science in sociology, Barney remained to work toward his master’s degree. In 1981 he graduated with a Master of Science in administration. He received his first coaching position in 1982, returning to Pelham High School as the men’s basketball coach. In Barney’s two seasons as head coach, Pelham was an impressive 38-18. In 1984 Barney became an assistant coach at Georgia Southwestern State University, and the Hurricanes enjoyed their finest season, compiling a 28-5 record and earning an NAIA national tournament invitation. The Hurricanes were 112-51 during his four years at Georgia Southwestern. Barney served as head coach for four years at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Ala., before being named associate coach at Dekalb College in 1992 and head coach in 1996. During his tenure at GPC, Barney has recorded 281 wins and 94 losses and has transformed the men’s basketball program into a national powerhouse with eight GJCAA tournament championships and six NJCAA National Tournament appearances, including a final-four finish in 2002-2003. Barney has won numerous awards, including NJCAA Region XVII Coach of the Year, NJCAA District X Coach of the Year, Naismith Junior College Coach of the Year and the Atlanta Tip-Off Club Coach of the Year. He also was inducted into the Mitchell County (Georgia) Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. Barney is married to the former Lois Grubbs. He and his wife reside in Conyers, Ga., with their three daughters, Olivia, 23, Tiffany, 19, and LaKaitlen, 10. Coach Barney would like to recognize his parents, Flamon and Betty Barney. He would like to make special recognition of his grandmother, Gloria B. Hill, and his stepmother Lavone Barney, for their love and support throughout his career.
A Detroit, Michigan native who had a highly decorated
prep career in basketball, football and track at Benedictine High School,
Dennis attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College where he was a first team
All-Region and All-Defense selection. He was voted Most Improved Player as
he helped lead Kalamazoo to a 21-6 record and a spot in the regional
semifinals. In his spare time, Dennis enjoys reading and playing
golf and chess. He has one daughter, Khaji, and resides in Doraville,
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and heads into the 2008-2009 campaign with his team ranked No.
9 nationally. Last
season, Barney guided the Jaguars to 23 wins and their ninth conference
tournament championship and seventh national tournament appearance during his
tenure. The Jaguars will be seeking their fourth consecutive Georgia Junior
College Athletic Association championship and National
Junior College Athletic Association tournament appearance. Barney, known as
an outstanding teacher and recruiter, heads into the 2008-2009 campaign with
a variety of talented athletes who look forward to continuing the Georgia
Perimeter College winning tradition.
