Lee Trawick
news@greenepublishing.com
On Monday, Aug. 30, the Hamilton County Trojans announced hiring long-time volunteer coach, Morris Bell, to take over the Lady Trojans softball program. Coach Bell has over 25 years of experience in coaching through various sports. When talking to Coach Bell about the returning players and the younger ladies that will move up in the next several years, Coach Bell is excited. "I am excited about the softball program for Hamilton County,” said Bell. These girls can be good. The girls who are there now and coming up were part of some great little league teams and they have all stuck together. So, I know they can do great things here; the first thing they have to do is change the culture around the program. There is talent there and I am excited for those girls,"
Bell is a well-respected member of the community. He is a minister at Sanctuary of Praise church in Greenville, Fla. While Bell is from Madison County, he has invested in the Hamilton County school system. Bell has been married to Surretta Bell for 25 years and, together, they have raised three daughters and have one granddaughter, Arrianna. Bell has taken an interest in the youth, not only in Hamilton County, but the surrounding counties, as well. Bell understands his role as a role model and as a child of God. Bell has his priorities set as God, family and his ministry and the community's young people; without one, no other has a purpose. Bell will look to continue to positively influence his players and students at Hamilton County High School.
Coach Bell has been a familiar face at numerous youth sporting events for many years throughout the area. He has coached the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity football team as an assistant coach and the Madison County Central School (MCCS) Lady Broncos softball team. He has also served as a baseball and softball umpire for youth leagues across North Florida and South Georgia. He was also previously a school resource officer with the Madison County Sheriff's Office and a paraprofessional with the Madison County school district.