Kansas State University Athletics
Football
Hall, Joe
Joe Hall
- Title:
- Director of Football Student-Athlete Development
Former K-State running back Joe Hall begins his sixth season as Director of Student-Athlete Development for the Wildcat football program in 2024.
In his role, Hall creates, develops and implements a student-athlete development program that fosters an environment of well-being and achievement. 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 also serves as the liaison between the program and both university and community organizations, including community-outreach organizations.
During his time at K-State, Hall has developed various programs such as P.R.O. Cats and Cats’ Culture. P.R.O. Cats helps players transition from student-athletes to professionals, focusing on their life after K-State football. Cats’ Culture is a transition program for underclassmen coming from high school or other collegiate institutions. The program offers a wide-ranging system of support for football student-athletes and helps them cope with new expectations as a K-State football student-athlete.
Hall’s work in helping develop student-athletes doesn’t end with his employment at K-State. In July 2022, Hall published a book titled “Pay For Play: High Stake and Mental State.” The book 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.
Prior to returning to Manhattan, Hall worked as a behavior interventionist and counselor at various schools throughout northeast Kansas, including Junction City High School and Topeka West High School. While working in those schools, he helped counsel students from all walks of life, including military backgrounds, low socioeconomic backgrounds and students with behavioral issues.
Hall’s work in schools came after serving three seasons as an assistant coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. While at NMU, Hall began to transition to off-the-field work by guiding a working group of student-athletes with children, serving as a diversity council member and as a community liaison.
A native of Compton, California, Hall lettered two years for the Wildcats after transferring from Palomar Community College. He totaled 864 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 160 carries during his two seasons, including a 613-yard, six-touchdown performance as a junior in 1999. That season featured a stretch of three-straight games with 100 rushing yards, including a career-best 195 yards against Utah State. Hall went on to play parts of four seasons in the NFL.
Hall obtained his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State in 2012, a master’s of science degree in management from MidAmerica Nazarene in 2015 and a master’s in school counseling from Kansas State in 2019. He is currently working toward his doctorate degree in organizational leadership.
Hall and his wife, Hollie, have four children, Joe III, Jorryn, Joss and Jagger. Joe III is a safety for the Wildcats.
In his role, Hall creates, develops and implements a student-athlete development program that fosters an environment of well-being and achievement. 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 also serves as the liaison between the program and both university and community organizations, including community-outreach organizations.
During his time at K-State, Hall has developed various programs such as P.R.O. Cats and Cats’ Culture. P.R.O. Cats helps players transition from student-athletes to professionals, focusing on their life after K-State football. Cats’ Culture is a transition program for underclassmen coming from high school or other collegiate institutions. The program offers a wide-ranging system of support for football student-athletes and helps them cope with new expectations as a K-State football student-athlete.
Hall’s work in helping develop student-athletes doesn’t end with his employment at K-State. In July 2022, Hall published a book titled “Pay For Play: High Stake and Mental State.” The book 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.
Prior to returning to Manhattan, Hall worked as a behavior interventionist and counselor at various schools throughout northeast Kansas, including Junction City High School and Topeka West High School. While working in those schools, he helped counsel students from all walks of life, including military backgrounds, low socioeconomic backgrounds and students with behavioral issues.
Hall’s work in schools came after serving three seasons as an assistant coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas. While at NMU, Hall began to transition to off-the-field work by guiding a working group of student-athletes with children, serving as a diversity council member and as a community liaison.
A native of Compton, California, Hall lettered two years for the Wildcats after transferring from Palomar Community College. He totaled 864 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 160 carries during his two seasons, including a 613-yard, six-touchdown performance as a junior in 1999. That season featured a stretch of three-straight games with 100 rushing yards, including a career-best 195 yards against Utah State. Hall went on to play parts of four seasons in the NFL.
Hall obtained his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State in 2012, a master’s of science degree in management from MidAmerica Nazarene in 2015 and a master’s in school counseling from Kansas State in 2019. He is currently working toward his doctorate degree in organizational leadership.
Hall and his wife, Hollie, have four children, Joe III, Jorryn, Joss and Jagger. Joe III is a safety for the Wildcats.
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