[2] In 2014, Bala joined the Oakland Raiders as a linebackers coach and special teams intern, where after one season he returned to Palomar.
[4] In 2018, Bala was hired by his alma mater Southern Utah as the team's Cornerback's coach.
[6] For the 2023 season, Bala joined the Alabama Crimson Tide to coach the team's linebackers.
[7] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Bala was not retained under new head coach Kalen DeBoer.
[8] After not being retained by Alabama, Bala would head to Western Michigan as the team's defensive coordinator.