Hardy played college baseball at Grambling State from 1989 to 1991. At Grambling State, Hardy was First Team All Conference in 1990 and 1991.[1] He graduated from Grambling State with a B.S in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Science degree in Sports Administration.[1]
Career
Hardy played for the Martinsville Phillies in 1991 where he had a batting average of .133 and a fielding percentage of .921 at third base.[citation needed]
Hardy's coaching career began in 1998 as the Head coach of Talladega of the NAIA. He coached Talladega College for two seasons, leading the team to a 34-18 record (and the most wins in school history up to that point).[1]
Hardy's next head coaching job was as the head coach of Olivet where he coached from 2000 to 2005 and turned around the program[2] Hardy coached Olivet to a 105-123 record in his 6 seasons with the club.[1]
Savannah State hired Hardy as their head coach in 2006.[1][3]
In July 2006, Hardy's alma mater, Grambling State hired Hardy as their head coach[4] before Hardy decided to stay with Savannah State.[5]
On August 8, 2024, Hardy was hired by Alcorn State as their new head coach.[6]
Hardy is currently a member of the USA Today Sports board of coaches.[7]
