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Jamaal Smith Director of Operations Jamaal Smith is in his seventh season in the Department of Athletics and the football program at Troy University and first full season as the director of operations. A native of Atlanta, he is better known around the department as “Smooth”, where he earned the name as a receiver for the Trojans from 2001-05. After receiving his degree in risk management and insurance in 2005, he spent two years out of athletics before returning to Troy in 2007 as a graduate assistant. He completed his master’s in sport management in Dec. 2009. He has worked with receivers and running backs during his time at Troy. During his time as video coordinator, Smith was charged with assisting the staff in recruiting, academic monitoring and other daily activities.
Steve Stroud Senior Associate AD / External Steve Stroud joined the Troy staff as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs in April 2014. Stroud joined the Troy staff following three years in a similar role at the College of Charleston where he was responsible for fundraising, sponsorship sales, marketing and promotions, ticket sales, operations and sport supervision. During his time at Charleston, both annual giving and sponsorship sales increased by more than 50 percent and the athletics department launched its first comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Kyle Wilborn Graduate Assistant - Video Kyle Wilborn is in his second season as a graduate assistant in the Troy football video department. Wilborn, an All-Sun Belt center for the Trojans, started 46 games in his career and led an offensive line that was decimated by injuries to one of the top units in the country in 2012. Troy finished 25th in the NCAA allowing just 1.25 sacks per game despite attempting 42.4 passes per contest. Wilborn, who started 47 games over his career, led the Trojans with an 87 percent grade for the season and had 122 knockdowns in 896 snaps. A native of Newnan, Ga., Wilborn graduated with a degree in political science and international politics with a double minor in psychology and criminal justice. He was a two-year letterwinner at The Heritage School and was a two-time allregion and all-county player.
Troy Football Student Coaches Adam Johnson - Defense Kevin Jones - Defense Peyton Wasden - Video Ahmad McClaney - Offense Travis Rogers - Defense
Prior to his stint at the College of Charleston, Stroud spent three and a half years as Associate Athletic Director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He was responsible for all fundraising and revenues as well as marketing, media relations and sport oversight. He created their annual and major giving campaigns and was a part of the team that secured a $5 Million stadium-naming gift. Stroud also helped secure funds for the refurbishing of the existing basketball and volleyball practice facilities. Overall, Stroud increased the annual giving by over 250 percent and increased donor participation by over 350 percent. He created and launched the Former Student-Athlete Association to better reconnect with former UMKC student-athletes. In addition to playing a part in UMKC’s NCAA certification process and overseeing the external staff, Stroud also oversaw the sports information department (2007-10) and men’s and women’s golf programs. Prior to his appointment in Kansas City, Stroud directed the annual giving program at the University of Memphis while serving as Assistant Director of Athletics. While he was at Memphis, the annual fund experienced tremendous growth in both dollars and donors due in large part to a focus on building enhanced personal relationships with supporters. Stroud also served as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at the University of Miami (Fla.), prior to the Hurricanes’ move from the BIG EAST to the ACC. A native of Marietta, Ga., Stroud earned a business degree from the University of Georgia in 2000 and completed his master’s degree in sports administration from St. Thomas University in 2001. He and his wife, Deirdre, have three children, Carter, Dashel and Hadley.
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