Head Coach
Travis Ford
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Ford | Head Coach | tford4@ualr.edu |
| Van Macon | Associate Head Coach | vmacon1@ualr.edu |
| Christian Nunez | Assistant Coach | cnunez1@ualr.edu |
| Jordon Kedrowski | Assistant Coach | jkedrowsk1@ualr.edu |
| Ted Crass | Assistant Coach | eccrass@ualr.edu |
| Tyler Milchman | Assistant Coach - Director of Basketball Operations | tmilchman@ualr.edu |
| Caleb Jones | Video Coordinator | cjones7@ualr.edu |
| Evan Ambrose | Assistant Coach | emambrose1@ualr.edu |
| Owen Varnado | Assistant Coach | ovarnado1@ualr.edu |
| Bradley Young | Assistant Coach | bjyoung2@ualr.edu |
| Sonny Amabile | Assistant Coach | sbamabile1@ualr.edu |
About Little Rock Trojans Basketball
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans compete in the Ohio Valley Conference, providing student-athletes with mid-major Division I basketball at a competitive level. Located in Arkansas's capital city, the program offers strong academic support through the university's engineering, business, and liberal arts programs while balancing the demands of collegiate basketball. The Trojans play in a conference known for competitive conference play and NCAA tournament opportunities, giving players a platform to develop their skills against quality opponents. The program emphasizes player development, academic success, and building a winning culture with dedicated coaching staff committed to preparing athletes for life after basketball. Recruits considering Little Rock gain access to quality facilities, experienced coaching, and genuine opportunities for playing time. High school players interested in competing at the Division I level while receiving strong academic preparation should reach out to the coaching staff to learn how the program aligns with their basketball and educational goals.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.