Martinsville City Public Schools has announced the appointment of Gary Hall as the new head coach of the Martinsville High School boys basketball team.
Hall brings more than 30 years of experience as a varsity head coach. Over the course of his career, he has earned 14 district championships, 12 Coach of the Year awards, and compiled an impressive 539-260 win-loss record. He has mentored 36 players who went on to compete at the collegiate level, including two who earned McDonald’s All-American honors. In 2020, Hall served as head coach of the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game.
“Coaching high school basketball is about much more than wins and losses,” Hall said. “It’s about developing young men into leaders. It’s about teaching grit when life gets tough. It is instilling humility in success and grace in failure. The wins are nice, but the opportunity to change lives is the true reward.”
Martinsville High School’s basketball program holds a storied legacy in Virginia. The Bulldogs have earned the most Virginia High School League (VHSL) state championships (15), state title game appearances (18), and state tournament appearances (28). Their most recent state title came in 2016.
Hall said he is excited to return the program to championship contention and to build a strong culture both on and off the court.
“Martinsville High School is the most storied basketball program in the state of Virginia,” he said. “It has excellent administrative support and a passionate fan base eager for a championship program. I am confident we can build a program at Martinsville that consistently contends for district, regional and state championships.”
Hall’s vision for the program includes athletic excellence, academic achievement and community engagement. His leadership marks an exciting new chapter for the Bulldogs.
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Zebedee Talley also expressed enthusiasm about the hire.
“Our MCPS family is thrilled to have a coach of great caliber and prestige join our coaching staff,” Talley said. “Coach Hall has a stellar record of producing winners and great citizens at the sites where he mentored students. He will certainly energize our athletes and fan base and keep Bulldog pride strong in Martinsville!”
