Tracy graduated from Crossville High School in 1981 and Jacksonville State University in 1984. Coach Hulgan began his coaching career at White Plains High School as an assistant basketball coach while also coaching baseball and junior high football. From 1985-1991 coach Hulgan served as head Junior High basketball and football coach at Center Middle School. In 1991 Hulgan returned to Crossville as the head basketball coach until 2014. His teams there won six area titles, five elite eight appearances and eight DeKalb County Tournament Championships. Hulgan served as the head basketball coach at Arab high school from 2014-2016. After two seasons Tracy returned to DeKalb County to serve as an assistant to the boys and girls basketball program. While continuing to serve in that capacity he has coached the girls to two area titles, one region title and the 2020 Class 2A State Championship. His all-time record as a head coach is 430 wins and 291 losses
