Athletics

Athletic Director, Larry Knox 

Larry Knox is a lifelong resident of Russell County and proud member of the community. His love for sports and coaching came at a young age as a member of the Boys Club and all they offered to the youth of the community. Coach Knox was instrumental in the development and growth of youth sports programs in the area by serving as both coach and board member in several leagues and multiple sports. He is a former AHSAA basketball official and baseball and softball umpire.

After spending the first eighteen years of his professional life working with Total Systems, now Global Payments, as a Director of Operations, Coach Knox decided to make a career change to spend more quality time with his family. In August of 2008, he joined the faculty of Meadowlane Elementary School as a 5th grade teacher, and he began his professional coaching career as an assistant football and baseball coach. In 2013, he accepted the position of head 7th grade football coach, and in 2015  he took over as head coach of a struggling 9th grade team. As a head coach, Coach Knox has compiled a record of 62-1. In addition to creating a winning culture within the program that feeds the Central High School varsity program, Coach Knox also took the team into the black financially, raising over $25,000 during his 7 seasons as head coach. The fundraising efforts provided team meals, replaced equipment, and left the program with over $7,000 in their account. 

Coach Knox is married to Kim (née Brantley), and they have one son, Brant, who followed in his father’s footsteps and will soon graduate from Auburn University with a Master’s degree in education.

Coach Knox recently earned a prestigious honor. He is one of only two people in Alabama this year to earn certification from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. This process took two years. He is currently working on another advanced certification, the Certified Master Athletic Administrator. 

The Warrior Nation is proud of him. His professionalism inspires elite performance from all of our coaches and athletes at Russell County High School.