Steven Gillispie joins Oak Mountain Academy as our Athletic Director after serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Operations and Events at Jacksonville State University for the past six years. While at JSU, Gillispie was responsible for the overall management of all JSU athletic events, directing the Alabama High School Activities Association Jacksonville Basketball Regional tournaments and serving as JSU Staff Sponsor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Previously, Gillispie served as the head baseball coach at Youngstown State University and led the Penguins to the first victory in an NCAA Regional Tournament in program history in 2014. Gillispie went to YSU with a reputation as an experienced talent scout/evaluator and instructor.