Meet Reed Tipton. We enjoyed having Reed as a coach and teacher through the 22-23 school year. Coach Tipton has lived in Gainesville his whole life and has been in the school system for 9 years. He has been co-teaching for 3. In his free time he likes to play golf and softball. His favorite food is Mexican and one thing on his bucket list is traveling to Europe. Tipton’s favorite month is October because of his birthday and the weather! In 5 to 10 years he sees himself in school working and being the head basketball coach for a boys or girls program.
We thank Coach Tipton for spending time with us and sharing about his life!
Q: Please tell us a little about your family.
A: “My parents met each other working in the emergency room together. I have a little brother, Ross who is 23 years old. My wife, Madison played basketball at North Georgia. We have a baby boy on the way who will be here in January. “
Q: Please tell us about your current career. What do you love most about what you do?
A: “I’m currently a special education co-teacher. I love pouring into kids and building relationships with them. I hope when they see me, I’m a bright spot in their day. I got into teaching because I wanted to coach. I love basketball. It’s been a huge love of my life and for my life. I just want to pour into the kids like what my previous coaches for who I’ve played for gave to me. I just want to give back to the game.”
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
A: “My two favorite tv shows are Castle and Monk”
Q: What advice would you want to give or leave people?
A: “Don’t settle for mediocrity.”
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive or dead today and not a relative; With whom would you love to have lunch?
A: “ Kobe Bryant.”
Q: What is something you have been proud to check off your bucket list?
A: “Seeing Tiger win in person.”
Q: What is your go-to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
A: “Rap and country bands like Lil Uzi, Florida Georgia Line, and Rod Wave.”
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
A: “Either Coco Cay or Haiti.”
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
A: “Wood burning like a campfire and of course bacon”
Q: What are 3 words or phrases you think about when you hear “North Hall High School”
A: “Tradition, excellence, and honor.”
