Maddox recently concluded a 6-13 inaugural season at the helm of the Coyotes women's soccer program. Prior to taking over at USD, Maddox served as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II program Tusculum College in Greenville, Tenn., from 1997-99. Ky. Before graduating in 1996, Maddox was a part of a Midway team that found its way into the NAIA top 20 all four of her years, twice appearing in the NAIA National Tournament. The right players with winning attitudes. Attitudes are contagious, so not only the players need positive attitudes, but the coach does as well.
Players make programs.
A coach may not have the best talent, but if they have the hardest workers they will have success with that team. Soccer is a new sport to our society and I think it is going to take time to get casual sports fans to not change the channel when they come across a game on their TV set. Most reasons I hear for people not being interested in soccer is lack of knowledge. Soccer is such a great sport that requires so much teamwork. I think it is great for our youth to play because it does teach such good skills, not just physical skills.