East Hall High School is welcoming back Joe Dix as the boys’ head basketball coach. The school’s athletic director, Adam Rich, announced Tuesday that Dix is returning to the Vikings pending school board approval.
Coach Dix is returning to East Hall after a 4-year stint with Collins Hill High School. Previously, he served as East Hall’s head basketball coach for 14 years and was with the program for a total of 22 years.
East Hall High School is excited to anounce the hiring (pending board approval) of Joe Dix as Head Basketball Coach. Welcome back coach! Let’s go Vikings!! #valhalla pic.twitter.com/47MtmvGv2Q
— East Hall High Sports (@EastHallHighSp1) April 12, 2022
Dix had much success at East Hall High, leading the program to its last state title in 2005. He amassed 56 wins and 3 playoff appearances while at Collins Hill. During his career as an assistant and a head coach, Coach Dix has won 374 games, 6 region titles, and competed in 6 state title games.
“We are excited to bring Coach Dix back home to Valhalla!” said Athletic Director Adam Rich. “Coach Dix is an excellent basketball coach with an impeccable track record, a man of exemplary integrity, and a great role model for the students of East Hall.”
“I am excited to be back, and I’m looking forward to being in a place that holds special memories for me,” said Coach Dix. “I enjoyed my time at Collins Hill and the relationships built while there. This was a family decision, and we are looking forward to being home at East Hall.”
Coach Dix will be residing in Hall County with his wife, Maria, and son, AJ. He also has several adult children as well as grandchildren.
