Bio

Has been an educator and coach for 27 years with Newport News City Public Schools. In that time, he has coached boys’ and girls’ basketball, football, softball, volleyball and wrestling. … He joined the Gators as an assistant coach in November 2022, being reunited with coach Chris Moore. The two spent time together coaching boys’ basketball at Warwick High School. … Before joining the Gators, Hester was an assistant girls’ basketball coach at Menchville High School, where he was part of the school's first state championship. … Coach Moore on Hester: With 27 years of coaching experience across five sports, Hester brings extensive knowledge and leadership to the collegiate level.