taylor thaxton

Coach Thaxton has served as a High School coach in the state of Alabama for over 14 years. He currently serves as the Head Middle School Baseball Coach at East Limestone High School, located in Athens, Alabama, where he also serves as an Assistant Coach on the Varsity staff and Assistant Athletic Director for the school. Coach Thaxton’s current record is 90-24 with the Middle School Indians.

Coach Thaxton has also been blessed with being able to coach alongside two Mississippi State Baseball Legends, Scott Mitchell (The Yoda of East Coast Sox Baseball) and Jerry Dupuy.

"If you don't see it, before you see it, you'll never see it."

- Tim Anderson"

Why do I coach with East Coast Sox?

  I coach with the East Coast Sox baseball organization because it allows me to make a meaningful impact on young athletes, both on and off the field. The organization’s mission to develop players not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually, aligns with my core values as a coach. I believe in using baseball as a tool to teach life lessons—discipline, perseverance, and faith—while also providing players with opportunities to reach the next level in their baseball careers. Coaching with the East Coast Sox gives me the platform to mentor and inspire, helping athletes grow into strong competitors and even stronger individuals. Very thankful for this opportunity!!