Paxton Cottrell

Paxton Cottrell is a dedicated football coach and educator with experience as an Offensive Graduate Assistant at both Ball State University Athletics since February 2024 and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from June 2022 to March 2024. Prior to coaching, Paxton played as a member of the Wofford College football team for four years, transitioning to a student assistant coach role in the final year after an injury, where the focus was on the Offensive Line. Additional experience includes a summer internship at The Hiring Group, LLC and serving as Crew Lead at S&R Turf & Irrigation Equipment LLC. Paxton also worked as a Summer Camp Counselor for the City of Spartanburg, emphasizing wellness education for children. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wofford College and a Master's degree in Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.