Shippensburg University Athletics

2014 (Sophomore): Represented the Raiders in 10 matches during his second season with the squad, earning starts against West Virginia Wesleyan and Washington Adventist…missed multiple games during the season due to injury…scored a goal in a road match at Wilmington…had an assist on a goal in a victory over Georgian Court…totaled 11 shots on the season, including six on goal.
 
2013 (Freshman): Made an immediate impact as a midfield player for the Raiders…played in all 18 games, making his first and only start against Cedarville…ranked third on the team in goals (3) and points (7)…recorded game-winning goals in a 2-0 victory over Point Park and a 1-0 shutout of Lock Haven…added a goal against Holy Family that tied the game…achieved three points against Point Park after credited with an assist…scored on three of his five shots on goal for the season.
 
West Chester East High School: Earned a total of six varsity letters for the Vikings…received multiple varsity letters in soccer under head coach Tom Creighton…finished prep career with five goals and 18 assists…earned All Ches-mont honors as a junior and senior…also won multiple letters in football…played club soccer for FC Delco under coach Ryan Sekkes.
 
About Ballard: Full name is Jeff Thomas Ballard…is the son of Vic and Rose Ballard…majoring in psychology…has two brothers, Paul and Brian.