Teacher and coach for over 30 years in the Nashville area
Taught in a Nashville Elementary School from 1950 – 1953
Assigned to Bellevue High School in 1953 and then went to Hillwood High School when the two consolidated in 1980
Coached track and field, cross country, football, and basketball
Compiled numerous championships in the Nashville Interscholastic League (NIL)
Garnered many coach of the year honors voted on by his peers
Retired in June of 1986
The Doug Hall Memorial Relays were established in 1987 because of his honor and dedication to high school sports and his strong involvement with track and field and they continue to be held to this day
