HILBERT NAMES JOHN HALL HEAD SOFTBALL COACH
The Athletics Department at Hilbert College introduced John Hall as the new head softball coach.
The Athletics Department at Hilbert College introduced John Hall as the new head softball coach. Hall, who enters his fourth year at Hilbert College, previously served as an assistant coach for the Hawks program since the 2013 season.
"John is a great fit as our next head coach," said John Czarnecki, Hilbert's Athletic Director. "John brings continuity to the program, and he gained the respect from the current players as well as incoming student-athletes which make this a seamless transition for the program. I do look forward to him bringing success to the program in the coming years".
Hall brings a wealth of experience as a high school head coach, as an umpire and as a parent to the Hawks softball program. He implements his softball knowledge in practices and in games. He can also speak from a parent' s point of view regarding the recruiting process and can help families navigate the high school to college challenges.
"I am proud and honored to take over the Hilbert softball program and I look forward to taking the team to the next level and working with our current student-athletes to reach their full potential," said Hall.
Hall was the varsity softball coach for Tonawanda High School for 26 years (1986-2012) accumulating 237 wins. During that span, his Warriors won two league championships (1992, 2001) and competed in three NYS Section VI Class B championship games (2000, 2001, 2002). Hall currently serves as the Chairman of Section VI High School softball and is also on the high school state softball committee.
In 2008, Hall returned to the hardwood as the girls' varsity basketball coach at Tonawanda High School. His 2014 Warriors represented Section IV in the New York State play-offs after they won the Class B girls' basketball title. From 1986-1991, Hall served as a boys basketball coach both as a head coach and an assistant coach.
In his twilight years of retirement from a 35-year employment at the City of Tonawanda Recreation Department, the youthful Hall continues to serve in a two-year appointment as a City of Tonawanda Councilman, elected in November 2013.
In his free time, Hall enjoys umpires summer softball games.