A two-time All-American quarterback at Valdosta State University, Hatcher threw for 11,363 yards and 121 touchdowns during his stellar career.
When Hatcher took over as head coach in 2000, he wasted no time molding the Valdosta State program into the "Hatch Attack".
Georgia Southern Director of Athletics Sam Baker announced the hiring of Hatcher as head football coach in January 2007.
On November 21, 2009, Georgia Southern Athletic Director, Sam Baker, announced the firing of Hatcher after the 2009 season.
On December 21, 2009, Murray State University Athletic Director, Allen Ward, announced the hiring of Hatcher beginning the 2010 season.
He replaced former Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan, Samford's all-time leader in wins, who resigned mainly for health reasons.
The year culminated in an 11-2 record, including a perfect 8-0 Southern Conference mark to give Samford its first ever outright SoCon football championship.
Hatcher's 2022 Bulldogs also achieved Samford's first FCS playoff game win since 1991, a 48-42 overtime thriller against Southeastern Louisiana.
Wide receiver Montrell Washington and defensive back Christian Matthew were fifth and seventh round picks in 2022, respectively.
Hatcher and his wife, Lori, also a graduate of Valdosta State, are the parents of a son, Ty, and a daughter, Talley Ann.