Maxfield agrees to five-year extension

ARKADELPHIA - Henderson State University and head football coach Scott Maxfield have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will run through the 2022 season.

Maxfield, who completed his 13th year as head coach of the Reddies, was a finalist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head coaching position. Friday, Maxfield notified UAPB that he is withdrawing his name from consideration.

“When you have been as consistently successful as Coach Maxfield has been here at Henderson State, others take notice and covet it for their program,” said Director of Athletics Shawn Jones.

“I also respect and understand the allure of exploring moving to Division I and the financial aspects of that. Scott and I enjoy a tremendous AD/Coach relationship and I encouraged him to look over the opportunity presented to him. I want to be clear, not once during this process did Scott ask for a thing from me or Henderson State.

“However, Dr. Jones and I wanted to show Scott and Beth Ann we want them to be Reddies until he coaches his final game. He has earned that with what he has done at Henderson. I am thrilled they have decided to continue their tremendously successful coaching journey at the program he has rebuilt and established into one of the most consistently successful in NCAA Division II.”

In his 13 seasons at Henderson, Maxfield has compiled a 94-48 record, four conference championships, three NCAA playoff appearances, coached 117 all-conference honorees, 7 conference player of the year selections, 64 all-region picks, 24 All-Americans and four Harlon Hill Trophy Finalists.

“My wife (Beth Ann) and I love Henderson State University and the community of Arkadelphia,” said Maxfield. “We have established some great relationships with the people throughout the community and at the University. We have built something special here at Henderson State.”