Hokie Club Joseph "Joe Joe" Headen is in his third season in Blacksburg. He was hired as the assistant director of player engagement in August of 2022 and promoted to the role of assistant director of player personnel in August of 2023.
As assistant director of player engagement, Headen was responsible for assisting Carrie Lynne Wolford in the holistic development of football student-athletes. This programming centers around personal, professional, academic and athletic growth. In his current role, Headen assists in every aspect of the Hokies' recruiting efforts, including overseeing campus visits while hosting prospects, families and guests. He has a hand in all scouting tasks/assignments while also handling both the walk-on program and assisting with all pro scouts who set foot on campus.
Headen joined the Hokies from Old Dominion, where he competed on its football team from 2016-21. On the field, he played in 49 games, starting 32 times in the secondary. He owns 155 total tackles and four interceptions, including a program record 89-yard interception return against Charlotte in 2021.
While with the Monarchs, Headen earned two degrees, a bachelor’s in business administration and finance and a Master’s of public administration.
As assistant director of player engagement, Headen was responsible for assisting Carrie Lynne Wolford in the holistic development of football student-athletes. This programming centers around personal, professional, academic and athletic growth. In his current role, Headen assists in every aspect of the Hokies' recruiting efforts, including overseeing campus visits while hosting prospects, families and guests. He has a hand in all scouting tasks/assignments while also handling both the walk-on program and assisting with all pro scouts who set foot on campus.
Headen joined the Hokies from Old Dominion, where he competed on its football team from 2016-21. On the field, he played in 49 games, starting 32 times in the secondary. He owns 155 total tackles and four interceptions, including a program record 89-yard interception return against Charlotte in 2021.
While with the Monarchs, Headen earned two degrees, a bachelor’s in business administration and finance and a Master’s of public administration.