We did pretty well as a team academically and everyone on staff played a role in that accomplishment. My normal day consists of having conversations with players who are experiencing specific issues. It's a fulfilling time because I know the value of young players ultimately getting off to a fast start, making that first impression with the coaches, and staying in the good graces of their coaches. Although I'm not traveling on the road like the assistant coaches on staff, I have 25 new guys who I cannot let slip through the cracks. JOE HALL: This was one of my busiest times as we are in the transition with getting incoming freshmen and newcomers onto campus and assisting with their housing and filling out the appropriate paperwork for their eligibility and just helping them through the first couple of weeks. SCOTT FRITCHEN: Just how busy was June for you? Scott Fritchen about his career with the Wildcats:ĭ. Hall spoke with K-State Sports Extra's D. Hall and his wife, Hollie, have four children - Joe III, Jorryn, Joss and Jagger.

He is currently working toward his doctorate degree in organizational leadership. He obtained his bachelor's degree from K-State in 2012, a master's of science degree in management from MidAmerica Nazarene in 2015 and a master's in school counseling from K-State in 2019. He went on to play parts of four seasons in the NFL. Hall published a book titled 'Pay for Play: High Stake and Mental State' in July 2022, which details some of the challenges of young student-athletes years ago and how they intersect, mirror and alleviate from challenges faced by today's student-athlete.Ī native of Compton, California, Hall lettered in 19 for the Wildcats.

Hall has developed various programs such as P.R.O. He serves as the program's liaison to various K-State Athletics support areas, including sport psychologist, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and student-athlete services, in addition to support services on campus. Hall creates, develops and implements a student-athlete development program that fosters an environment of well-being and achievement. Hall enters his fifth year as Director of Student-Athlete Development in 2023.

Once known for running over defenders as one of the most bruising running backs in Kansas State history, Joe Hall is making his impact felt within the football program in a different way these days.

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