East Texas Baptist University alumna Maddie Melton (’24) serves as the inaugural head coach for the ETBU Women’s Flag Football program, which will compete in its first season in spring 2027. A former NCAA Division III National Champion with ETBU Softball, Melton earned her Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and brings a strong background in athletic performance, coaching, and leadership to the new program.
Before stepping into the head coaching role, Melton served as a graduate assistant for ETBU Softball and worked as a Performance Coach, specializing in strength, conditioning, speed, and agility training. She also coached at APEC Sports Performance in Tyler, developing sport-specific training programs, mentoring athletes on resilience and recovery, and managing operational logistics.
A native of Hallsville, Texas, Melton’s athletic career is marked by numerous honors, including being a 2024 NCAA Division III National Champion and a two-time NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete Award recipient. Prior to her career at ETBU, Melton spent two years playing softball at the University of Texas at Tyler, where she was a two-time Lone Star Conference Champion in 2022 and 2023. She also earned third-place finishes at the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2022 and 2023. Melton’s athletic accomplishments span from a young age. At 14, she advanced to the state championship of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick program at AT&T Stadium, after winning local and sectional competitions. During her time at Hallsville High School, she earned numerous honors, including All-East Texas Player of the Year, District 15-5A Most Valuable Player, and All-State and All-District selections.
Certified in Human Kinetics National Coaching and as an NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer, Melton brings a wealth of expertise in athlete development, team culture, and Christian servant leadership. She is passionate about establishing a strong foundation for ETBU Women’s Flag Football, creating a culture that prioritizes character, excellence, and Christ-centered teamwork, while providing female athletes with a platform to compete, grow, and leave a lasting legacy.
