From Wil Macbeth:

“During the challenging period of coaching transition from the early, Colts premiership years, Kevin kindly volunteered to offer whatever support – both logistical and via encouragement – was needed by the coaches and team managers. He had great empathy for the inherent challenges of coaching and managing junior and youth football teams, no doubt borne from his own experiences at Drummoyne Power. The level of help he provided, whether it be transporting gear, assisting with matchday administrative requirements, offering ideas, or simply giving a pat on the back and a “good job, coach” after a win or a loss, cannot be understated. 

Personally, Kevin’s warm, empathetic ear, and wise, constructive counsel got me through some pretty tough times coaching at the footy club. He seemed to instinctively know when I needed a boost and what to say to pep me up. He always reassured me that the direction, approaches and levels of expected standards we were applying and executing as coaches were the right ones in terms of developing young men to be better footballers and, more importantly, good men, despite some unexpected but unavoidable difficulties. 

I have thought fondly about Kevin on many occasions since those times at the footy club and now regret not reaching out to re-connect. He may not have realised it, but Kevin had a significant positive impact on me, and I will always feel indebted and privileged to have known and spent time with him, albeit for only a few years of our lives. Jane and Rich can be very proud of Kevin and the type of person he was. He was certainly a man of exemplary character that I will always remember with warmth.

Vale Kevin Hall.”

From Chas Wilkinson:

“No Kevin Hall, no SUANFC Colts”. While this might be said of few of those involved in the re-emergence of the Colts at SUANFC, it is most certainly true of Kevin. While there was no task Kevin wasn’t willing to do, it was his kindness, and his ability to sensitively communicate with club parents, players, volunteers, and equally those of the opposition that set Kevin apart. Kevin cared. He was fair, and while he had an ability to understand what was at the heart of each conversation he had, he never wavered in principle. During a challenging time at SUANFC, as we found our feet in providing an environment for young men, Kevin found a way to make us laugh, and see the lighter side of life, which ultimately and indelibly contributed to setting our Colts program on the right path. Our current crop of U/19s, in part, have Kevin to thank for the success the Colts experience.”