Coach Dale Ballard is a fictional character portrayed by Craig T. Nelson in the TV series Young Sheldon.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm (season 3), they were 75 years old.
They appear in 36 episodes out of a total of 141 aired and have accumulated 943 positive votes.
The character of Coach Dale Ballard is mainly associated with Meemaw, Sheldon Cooper and Missy Cooper.
Episodes36
A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm
episode S3.E6 november 2019A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Meemaw struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
episode S3.E7 november 2019Sheldon starts an internet flame war, and Missy stands up to the boys on her baseball team. Also, Meemaw is unhappy when George Sr. spends time with her new boyfriend.The Sin of Greed and a Chimichanga from Chi-Chi's
episode S3.E8 november 2019The University makes George Sr, a lucrative job offer in the hopes of recruiting Sheldon. Also, Georgie gets a job working for Meemaw's new boyfriend and Mary is determined to rid her home of greed.Teenager Soup and A Little Ball of Fib
episode S3.E10 december 2019Sheldon fakes being sick to avoid a swim test at school. Also, Dr. Sturgis spies on Meemaw's new boyfriend.Contracts, Rules and a Little Bit of Pig Brains
episode S3.E13 january 2020George Sr and Georgie go camping with Meemaw's new boyfriend, Dale, but things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend, Dr. Sturgis, tags along. Also, Sheldon and Missy invent a super-game.A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel
episode S3.E14 february 2020Sheldon and Georgie mine for platinum in roadside gravel. Also, Mary is concerned when Missy misuses religion to help with a batting slump.A Boyfriend's Ex-Wife and a Good Luck Head Rub
episode S3.E15 february 2020Meemaw meets Dale's ex-wife, June. Also, Sheldon is forced to work on a group project with reluctant college students.A Couple Bruised Ribs and a Cereal Box Ghost Detector
episode S3.E18 march 2020When George Sr. accidentally lands the school librarian in the hospital, the Cooper family must nurse her back to health; Meemaw gives Georgie relationship advice.A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff
episode S3.E19 april 2020When Sheldon learns the house next door is for sale, he takes it upon himself to find the perfect neighbors. Also, Missy is torn when she's forced to pitch against her boyfriend at the baseball game.A Baby Tooth and the Egyptian God of Knowledge
episode S3.E20 april 2020Sheldon has a scientific breakthrough at the dentist's office. Also, Dale and Meemaw go to the casino, and Georgie makes a big mistake when Dale leaves him in charge of the store.A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
episode S3.E21 april 2020Sheldon discovers that Mary's been keeping a secret about his future. Also, Meemaw is furious when she learns Dale fired Georgie.Graduation
episode S4.E1 november 2020After graduating high school, Sheldon has a breakdown when he realizes he may not be ready for college; Dale tries to make amends with Meemaw.Bible Camp and a Chariot of Love
episode S4.E4 december 2020Sheldon finds himself in a fierce competition with Paige when their mothers force them to attend Vacation Bible School. Also, George is furious after Georgie makes a questionable purchase.A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On
episode S4.E5 december 2020Dale and Meemaw work out relationship issues while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Sheldon and Missy. Also, Mary and George take trip with Coach Wilkins and his wife, and Georgie freaks out when his girlfriend thinks she's pregnant.Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey
episode S4.E9 february 2021Sheldon and George Sr. dine with President Hagemeyer and a university benefactor; Georgie gives Missy some brotherly advice when Mary won't let her go to the school dance; Dale and June convince Meemaw to attend their son's wedding.A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles
episode S4.E11 march 2021Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager.The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education
episode S4.E13 april 2021Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Meemaw. Also, Missy uses their trauma to her advantage at school and Meemaw is forced to take the church shuttle while her car is in the shop.Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency
episode S4.E14 april 2021When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he'll stop at nothing to prove them wrong. Also, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy and tries to convince Meemaw to join him.Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
episode S5.E3 october 2021Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university; Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
episode S5.E4 october 2021Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements; Meemaw opens a gambling room.Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
episode S5.E5 november 2021Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation; Georgie has a solution for Meemaw's business woes; George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
episode S5.E7 november 2021Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
episode S5.E9 december 2021Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn not to think. Also, George Sr. plays handy man at Brenda Sparks' houseA Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
episode S5.E15 march 2022Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
episode S5.E16 march 2022Meemaw's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
episode S5.E17 march 2022Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Meemaw and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
episode S5.E18 april 2022Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.Four Hundred Cartons of Undeclared Cigarettes and a Niblingo
episode S6.E1 september 2022George Sr. bails Meemaw and Georgie out of jail. Also, Sheldon and Missy meet Mandy, and Mary feels unwelcome at church.Passion's Harvest and a Sheldocracy
episode S6.E3 october 2022Sheldon must choose sides in an ethical dilemma; also, Mary tries her hand at writing, and Mandy needs a new place to live.A Resident Advisor and the Word 'Sketchy'
episode S6.E5 october 2022At college, Sheldon decides to expand his responsibilities and become a dorm resident advisor. Also, Meemaw and Dale make a sketchy business deal and Mary and George Sr. rekindle their romance.Pancake Sunday and Textbook Flirting
episode S6.E10 january 2023Mary struggles to make new friends; Mandy pushes Georgie to date another woman.A Frat Party, a Sleepover and the Mother of All Blisters
episode S6.E13 february 2023Paige drags Sheldon to a college party; Missy gets caught in a lie.German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat
episode S6.E20 may 2023The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend.A Romantic Getaway and a Germanic Meat-Based Diet
episode S6.E21 may 2023Mandy surprises Georgie with a spa weekend and Sheldon prepares for his summer in Germany.A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
episode S6.E22 may 2023Sheldon and Mary head to Germany while the rest of the Cooper family braves a tornado that is heading straight for Medford.Half a Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree
episode S7.E1 february 2024The Coopers go hiking, Sheldon discovers shocking things about wildlife.
- A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm
- Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
- The Sin of Greed and a Chimichanga from Chi-Chi's
- Teenager Soup and A Little Ball of Fib
- Contracts, Rules and a Little Bit of Pig Brains
- A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel
- A Boyfriend's Ex-Wife and a Good Luck Head Rub
- A Couple Bruised Ribs and a Cereal Box Ghost Detector
- A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff
- A Baby Tooth and the Egyptian God of Knowledge
- A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
- Graduation
- Bible Camp and a Chariot of Love
- A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On
- Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey
- A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles
- The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education
- Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency
- Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
- Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
- Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
- An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
- The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
- A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
- A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
- A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
- Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
- Four Hundred Cartons of Undeclared Cigarettes and a Niblingo
- Passion's Harvest and a Sheldocracy
- A Resident Advisor and the Word 'Sketchy'
- Pancake Sunday and Textbook Flirting
- A Frat Party, a Sleepover and the Mother of All Blisters
- German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat
- A Romantic Getaway and a Germanic Meat-Based Diet
- A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
- Half a Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree
Best moments8
- Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn not to think. Also, George Sr. plays handy man at Brenda Sparks' house
- The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend.
- At college, Sheldon decides to expand his responsibilities and become a dorm resident advisor. Also, Meemaw and Dale make a sketchy business deal and Mary and George Sr. rekindle their romance.
- Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.
- Meemaw's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.
- Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.
- Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.
- Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Meemaw and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.
- The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
- German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat
- A Resident Advisor and the Word 'Sketchy'
- Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
- A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
- An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
- A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
- A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth