Maddox was the head coach of the Troy State Trojans football team from 1988 through 1990. He had an overall 13-17 during his three years at the helm.
In 1991 Coach Maddox accepted the head football coaching position at his alma mater, Valley High School. He led the Rams for the next seven years with a record of 51-35. Six of his teams qualified for the playoffs while four won area titles.
His team had back-to-back playoff semi-final showings with a pair of powerhouse squads in 1991-92. The Rams fell to the Blount High Leopards in memorable games both years, led by former Auburn quarterback standout Dameyune Craig.
In 2000, he re-entered the college ranks as the defensive coordinator at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC, but returned to Alabama in 2002 as the head coach of the Auburn High School Tigers. Maddox replaced Dwight Jones, who resigned to take over a start-up football program at new Northside High in Columbus, GA.
At Auburn High, Maddox led the Tigers to four consecutive playoff appearances and won the region title in 2004. After four seasons at Auburn, Maddox left to take over the football program at Lee-Scott Academy, where he is currently serving as the head coach.
His overall coaching record is 148-122 in 24 seasons as a high school coach in Alabama. Eighteen of his teams qualified for the playoffs during his career.
As a christian, Coach Maddox credits Jesus Christ as the major influence in his life. He also was influenced by his father, Syrell Maddox, and "many of the coaches I have played for and worked with."
He was named the Alabama High School Football Coach of the Year for Class 5A in 1991. Coach Maddox was also named the Alabama Football Coaches Association Class 6A Coach of the Year in 2005.
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