If you follow the Atlanta Hawks, you probably know the players on the court and the coach on the sideline. But behind every game at State Farm Arena is a large and varied Hawks staff based right here in Atlanta, Georgia, keeping everything running—from basketball operations to fan experience and community outreach.
This guide walks through the main types of staff connected to the Atlanta Hawks, how they operate in Atlanta, and what that means for you as a local resident, visitor, or fan.
The Hawks organization includes several major groups of staff:
All of this is centered around State Farm Arena, located in downtown Atlanta at:
State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
This is where most fans see the staff in action on game nights and at many community events.
The basketball operations staff is responsible for building the team you see on the floor. Typical roles include:
General Manager / Basketball Executive Staff
Basketball Analytics & Strategy Staff
Scouting Staff (Pro & College)
Most of this work happens behind the scenes in offices and film rooms connected to the Hawks’ facilities in the Atlanta area, not just at the arena on game night.
When people say “Hawks staff,” they often mean the coaching staff, visible at every game:
If you’re at a game in Atlanta, these are the staff you’ll see standing and huddling with players along the sideline. They also run practices and team meetings at practice facilities around the city.
NBA players are high-performance athletes, and in Atlanta, the Hawks rely on a full health and performance staff to support them.
Head Athletic Trainer and Training Staff
Strength & Conditioning Coaches
Team Medical Staff (Physicians & Specialists)
Most of this staff is not in the spotlight but is essential to every practice and game. If you’re at State Farm Arena early, you might see training staff working with players on the court or on the sideline pregame.
In addition to basketball operations, the Hawks have an executive staff guiding the overall direction of the franchise, from business strategy to community presence.
These executives and their teams work largely out of office spaces connected to State Farm Arena and nearby business offices in downtown Atlanta.
On game night, hundreds of staff members come together to host fans from all over Atlanta and visiting cities.
These staff help local fans buy tickets, manage season memberships, and get support with seating or account questions.
You’ll encounter them:
Common job titles include:
Running a home game in Atlanta is a large operation involving:
These are the people you see in uniforms and staff badges all around the concourses, entrances, and seating sections on Hawks game days and other events at State Farm Arena.
The Hawks are active throughout metro Atlanta, not just downtown. A dedicated group of staff work on community programs, youth basketball, and local outreach.
Community Relations Coordinators
Youth Basketball & Camps Staff
Corporate Social Responsibility & Outreach Staff
If you live in the city or suburbs, you may see Hawks staff involved in:
These staff members are often your direct point of contact if you’re trying to sign up a child for a Hawks clinic or bring a Hawks program to your school or community group.
If you want to connect with the Atlanta Hawks staff for specific needs, here’s how it typically works.
Here is a simple overview of major staff groups and how you might come across them as an Atlanta-based fan:
| Staff Group | Where You See Them in Atlanta | What They Do for You as a Fan |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching Staff | On the bench at State Farm Arena | Lead the team, call plays, guide players |
| Training & Medical Staff | Near the bench, during warm-ups | Support player health and readiness |
| Ticket Sales & Service Staff | Box office, phones, email, concourse desks | Help with tickets, seating, and account questions |
| Guest Relations & Ushers | Entrances, sections, concourses | Assist with directions, seating, and issues |
| Community & Youth Program Staff | Local events, clinics, schools, rec centers | Run camps, clinics, and community programs |
| Executive & Front Office Staff | Office spaces around State Farm Arena | Set overall strategy and direction for the franchise |
For people living in or visiting Atlanta, Hawks staff are more than just names on a directory:
Understanding how the Atlanta Hawks staff is structured helps you know who does what, and how you can connect—whether you want to attend a game, join a youth program, or simply better understand how your hometown NBA team operates behind the scenes.
