Coach Darrell Oxendine

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Darrell Oxendine also known as (Coach Ox) was added to the Bradwell Institute Football

Coaching Staff in January 2023, to serve as the Running Back Coach and Recruiting Specialist.

During his first year as the Running Back Coach, Coach Oxendine had an immediate impact on

the Bradwell Institute backfield and rushing attack. Coach Oxendine groomed Sophomore RB

Wade Cobb into one of the best Running Backs within the Region. Cobb didn't waste time

making his presence known. Rushing for over 100 yards in back to back games, including a

breakout performance against cross town rival Liberty County. Cobb would rush for over 100

yards and 2 touchdowns in the game, earning him the Offensive MVP of the Game and leading

the Tigers to their first victory over their cross town rival in 4 years. This performance set the

pace for the season, as Cobb went on to rush for over 600 yards and 4 touchdowns on his way

to earning All Region accolades on the season.

Prior to joining the Bradwell Institute Coaching Staff, Coach Oxendine served 3 years as the

Recruiting Specialist for Greensboro College, located in Greensboro NC from 2020-2023. While

serving as the Recruiting Specialist at Greensboro College, Coach Oxendine earned the

reputation as an elite recruiter. Coach Oxendine successfully identified, recruited and secured

commitments from numerous talented athletes across the Eastern Seaboard. Those athletes

would later go on to earn 1st Team and 2nd Team All USA South accolades and awards during

his tenure.

Coach Oxendine began his collegiate playing career at North Carolina Wesleyan 2005-2006.

Coach Oxendine would eventually transfer to Greensboro College and major in Kinesiology,

completing his collegiate career as an athlete in 2009. In 2009 Coach Oxendine enlisted in the

U.S Army as a Dental Specialist, specializing in Oral Surgery and Dental Forensics. Thereafter

serving his country including a decorated military career he would retire from the U.S Army in

February 2020. Beginning the mark of his Collegiate Coaching Career.

Coach Oxendine was a Four Sport Letterman in High School. Lettering in Football, Basketball,

Baseball, and Track at South Robeson High School located in Rowland NC, and Lumberton

High School located in Lumberton NC.

Coach Oxendine is a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe, located in Robeson County. He and

his wife Christie Faye Oxendine have six kids, Alayah, Aniya, Miya, Denim ,Phoenix, and

Brilliance Hope Oxendine.