[6][7] He was instantly successful there with a 13–1 record, Fiesta Region Title, and an Arizona State Championship in his first season.
[8] During his tenure, Hamilton was ranked as high as fourth in the nation by the USA Today Super 25.
As a result of a hazing scandal at Hamilton becoming public in 2017, Chandler Unified School District suspended Belles as coach before the start of the football season.
[9][10] He remained at the school as a teacher[11][12] until September, when he was reassigned to the district offices,[13] and in December the head coach position was advertised with the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
[14] On June 25, 2018, Belles announced he would become an assistant coach at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah responsible for the quarterbacks and defensive back positions.