East Texas Baptist University alumna Maddie Melton (’24) enters her second year as an assistant coach for Janae Shirley after being a graudate assistant in 2025. The former NCAA Division III National Champion earned her Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a Masters Degree from ETBU. Melton also serves as the inaugural head women's flag football coach, too.
Melton served as a graduate assistant for ETBU Softball in 2025 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.
