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Alex Fair has stepped down from his role as head basketball coach at Great Falls High School to pursue a new opportunity at Rock Hill High School. During his six-year tenure, Fair led the team to impressive achievements, including five region championships and a state championship. His departure comes just before the team’s home opener, ushering in a transitional phase for the Great Falls basketball program as it prepares for the upcoming season. Fair’s impact on the program is expected to resonate for years to come.
Great Falls, S.C. – Alex Fair has resigned from his position as head basketball coach at Great Falls High School, a role he held for six years, to accept a new coaching opportunity at Rock Hill High School. His resignation marks the end of a significant tenure during which Fair achieved impressive milestones for the Great Falls basketball program, including five region championships and three Upper State title game appearances.
Fair’s decision comes just ahead of the team’s home opener against York, scheduled for the following Tuesday, signaling a transition period for Great Falls as they prepare for the upcoming season. The position became available after former athletic director and basketball coach Jimmy Duncan left in October to join Northwestern High School.
During his six seasons with Great Falls, Fair led the team to one state championship, further enhancing its reputation as a competitive force in South Carolina. Great Falls was recognized as the top 1A basketball team in the state by the South Carolina Basketball Association, underscoring the success of Fair’s coaching strategies and player development. Notably, this season’s roster included Kelton Talford, who recently signed a national letter of intent to join Winthrop University, highlighting the talent cultivated under Fair’s leadership.
Fair’s coaching journey began at Northwestern High School, where he spent six years as an assistant varsity coach and head junior varsity coach. Before transitioning into coaching, he was also an accomplished player, having participated in the North/South All-Star Basketball Game as a senior in high school in 1997. He then played college basketball at Newberry College, where he earned recognition as a two-time first-team All-South Atlantic Conference player.
In reflecting on his coaching career, Fair has expressed a strong passion for mentoring young athletes, emphasizing his desire to foster a positive impact on his players. His move to Rock Hill High School represents a new chapter in his coaching career, where he will continue to influence student-athletes and guide them in their basketball journey.
The announcement of Fair’s resignation also coincides with Great Falls’ recent hiring of a new softball coach, Martha Hayes, who previously served as the junior varsity softball coach. This transition in coaching staff suggests a period of renewal and continued commitment to enhancing the athletic programs at Great Falls High School.
As the community processes the changes in its coaching staff, the focus will undoubtedly remain on maintaining the high standards established during Fair’s tenure. The upcoming basketball season presents both challenges and opportunities for the new staff, as they work to uphold the legacy of a successful program while fostering new talent on the court.
While the departure of Fair will be felt within the Great Falls basketball community, his impact on the players and the program will likely resonate for years to come. The team and its supporters are left to navigate this transition as they prepare for the upcoming season, aiming to build upon the successes achieved under Fair’s leadership.
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