Courtney Ward
Courtney Ward is a Montgomery, Alabama native whose journey spans elite athletics, public service, and youth mentorship. A standout point guard at Jeff Davis High School, she led her team to a 6A State Championship and earned numerous accolades, including Miss Alabama Basketball nominee, All-State Super 5, and All-Metro Player of the Year.
At Florida State University, she became a four-year starting point guard and left her mark as the All-Time Assist Leader, 3-Point Field Goal Leader, and one of the program’s Top 25 All-Time Scorers. Her leadership helped guide the Seminoles to multiple NCAA tournament runs, including Sweet 16 and Elite 8 appearances.
After college, she joined the WNBA’s Seattle Storm training camp and played professionally in Italy before transitioning to public service as a Police Officer and later a Deputy Sheriff in Montgomery County. In 2016, she was honored as an ACC Women’s Basketball Legend.
Courtney made history as one of the first women to coach boys’ varsity basketball in Alabama, leading programs at Sidney Lanier, Pike Road, and Park Crossing High School, where she consistently built winning teams and inspired student-athletes.
She is also the founder of CWARD Basketball Camps, a youth-focused training program rooted in discipline, leadership, and skill development.
Known for her integrity, resilience, and commitment to community, Courtney Ward continues to mentor, lead, and empower the next generation through sport and service.
Courtney Ward is a Montgomery, Alabama native whose journey spans elite athletics, public service, and youth mentorship. A standout point guard at Jeff Davis High School, she led her team to a 6A State Championship and earned numerous accolades, including Miss Alabama Basketball nominee, All-State Super 5, and All-Metro Player of the Year.
At Florida State University, she became a four-year starting point guard and left her mark as the All-Time Assist Leader, 3-Point Field Goal Leader, and one of the program’s Top 25 All-Time Scorers. Her leadership helped guide the Seminoles to multiple NCAA tournament runs, including Sweet 16 and Elite 8 appearances.
After college, she joined the WNBA’s Seattle Storm training camp and played professionally in Italy before transitioning to public service as a Police Officer and later a Deputy Sheriff in Montgomery County. In 2016, she was honored as an ACC Women’s Basketball Legend.
Courtney made history as one of the first women to coach boys’ varsity basketball in Alabama, leading programs at Sidney Lanier, Pike Road, and Park Crossing High School, where she consistently built winning teams and inspired student-athletes.
She is also the founder of CWARD Basketball Camps, a youth-focused training program rooted in discipline, leadership, and skill development.
Known for her integrity, resilience, and commitment to community, Courtney Ward continues to mentor, lead, and empower the next generation through sport and service.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
August 2007–April 2011
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
August 2007–April 2011
Play Hard Pray Harder: A devotional playbook for student-athletes
All athletes can benefit from Christian affirmations while figuring out their life/careers. This book contains scriptures from some successful athletes who have had faith in God to push them through any situation. My ultimate goal in this is to encourage athletes to rely on faith to help them accomplish their goals through solid beliefs related to their capabilities and skills.
All athletes can benefit from Christian affirmations while figuring out their life/careers. This book contains scriptures from some successful athletes who have had faith in God to push them through any situation. My ultimate goal in this is to encourage athletes to rely on faith to help them accomplish their goals through solid beliefs related to their capabilities and skills.
