Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D.

Coach's Wife, Mom to Heaven and Nia-Maia, PhD, Collaborator and Community Change Agent

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

I have spent many of days/hours in the gym with Heaven over the years. And it dawned on me today that this time next year she will be in college. There will never be a full summer where she is just home and we can get in the car and get in a gym somewhere. Whew, time is a thief!

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Thank you to Coach Ontjes and Coach McClure for the opportunity to play the game I love at the next level. I look forward to continuing to build a relationship with @hutchccwbb! Go Blue Dragons!!

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

So proud! ❤️

[Stanhope Elmore Girls Basketball @SE_Girlsbball]

Congratulations to Heaven Bailey for winning the South MVP for the North/South All Star Game!! She had 17pts, 4reb, 3ast, 1 stl, and 1blk. We are so proud of you!! You represented us well! 🏀

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

See you in Vegas!! 🏀

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

#1 Player in Alabama Thank You @aeblcoachtee @ArtaviusBogan @aeblgirlz @BossUpRecruit @Bossup2025 @PBevBallNPrep @_ThomasAshworth @pghalabama @JrAllStarBB @JrAllStarAL @iballradio @riseupsports1 @FiveStateHoops @CGBR27 @DennisVictory @EJayArrow @mgmsports I do not own rights to song. June Play Dates

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

My Q&A with Prime Time Players! Thankful to them for giving me this platform!

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Thank you @COACH_SCJ22 and @CoachLovett11 for the opportunity to play the game I love at the next level. I look forward to continuing to build a relationship with @DelawareWBB!! Go Blue Hens!! @aeblcoachtee @SE_Girlsbball

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

A few clips from the @overtime select tryout!

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Thank you @overtime select for this amazing opportunity to be the first Alabama girl to try out! I enjoyed meeting so many great people and players. This experience was the best and I will always be grateful for it.

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

So proud of you Heaven! Have fun and show out!! 🏀

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Thank you @overtime select for this opportunity! Earned the invite. Now it’s time to prove it. #OTSelect @aeblgirlz @SE_Girlsbball

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Live Session #2! Let's work!!

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

Super proud of the hardwork she puts in especially while taking college courses ❤️

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Inducted into the National Beta Club Honor Society! ❤️

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Range? Unlimited. Work‼️ @InsiderExposure Apache Memorial

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Coach, you need a quick bucket? Ok, I gotcha! Work‼️ @InsiderExposure Apache Memorial

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Work‼️ Footwork > Everything @InsiderExposure Apache Memorial

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Great first live period with my team! Ready for the next one!! @aeblgirlz @aeblcoachtee

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

#1 Player in Alabama Thank You @aeblcoachtee @aeblgirlz @ArtaviusBogan @BossUpRecruit @Bossup2025 @PBevBallNPrep @_ThomasAshworth @pghalabama @JrAllStarBB @JrAllStarAL @iballradio @riseupsports1 @FiveStateHoops @CGBR27 @DennisVictory @EJayArrow @mgmsports @InsiderExposure I do not own rights to song, Scoring 2025-26 season

[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

Last first live period! First game Friday!! Let's work!!

[Melissa Bailey, MPA, Ph.D. @mbailey0213]

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[Heaven L Bailey @0213HLB]

2026 Basketball Banquet
Captain Award ✅️
All Offense Award ✅️
All Defense Award ✅️
Wetumpka Herald Player of the Year ✅️
Elmore/Autauga News Player of the Year✅️