Brant Hall ’98 has been named Loyola Blakefield’s new Varsity Football Coach. Hall has served as Offensive Coordinator for nine years. Hall also works as Assistant Director of Admissions and will continue in that role. “Brant is a true man-for-others who has proven him to be well respected by students, players and faculty alike, “said Anthony Day, Principal.
A three-year varsity starter during his time at Loyola Blakefield, Hall was named the Baltimore Sun’s Metro Player of the year in 1997. He was a member of two tri-championship teams and one MIAA Championship squad. He attended Lehigh University, where he was twice named 1st Team All-Patriot League. During his tenure at Lehigh, the team won 4 consecutive Patriot League Championships. Hall currently stands as the winningest QB in Lehigh history.
“The Search Committee was charged with finding the best candidate for the job, and it turned out we had him right here in-house. Brant is an alumnus of Loyola; he knows our traditions and our students. We are excited to have him lead the program,” said Mike Keeney ’65, Athletic Director.
Hall cites his playing days at Loyola and tutelage under Coach Joe Brune ’53 as a major influence on his success as a player and rise to Head Coach. “Coach Brune was a tremendous influence in teaching me to be a better player and leader in and out of the classroom,” said Hall. “Most importantly, though he taught me how to be a good person and a better citizen. It was never about the wins and losses and those values are what made me want to coach.”
Brian Abbott, who stepped down after 10 years as Head Coach also served as a mentor to Hall. “Coach Abbott and Coach Brune really emphasized the importance of a team believing in one another,” said Hall. “Brian is great at enabling the kids to build bonds and when its crunch time, they believe in their teammates and work together.”
After a successful high school and college playing career and several years as an assistant and coordinator, Hall sees Loyola as the perfect fit. “Beyond football, this place means so much to me,” said Hall. “I knew that I always wanted to be a head coach and I honestly could not imagine myself coaching anywhere else.”