Duff Tittle | Posted: 12 Feb 2020 | Updated: 5 Apr 2023

The Athletes' Journal: Jodi Maxfield

Jodi maxfield athletes journal

BYU Athletics has published a special entry on Cougarettes coach Jodi Maxfield in The Athletes’ Journal — a series featuring Cougar athletes telling their story in their own words, combined with imagery and photos from their lives.

Maxfield, longtime Cougarettes coach announced she will be retiring this spring after 30 years at BYU. In a special edition of The Athletes' Journal, Maxfield details her journey to BYU and reflects on her experiences and relationships as the coach of one of the most storied and successful programs in history. Maxfield led the Cougarettes to 19 NDA Collegiate Cheer & Dance National Titles, two United Spirit Association National Championships, a Dance Team Union College Classic Title and two Prague Dance Festival Grand Prix Championships. 

The 2020 Cougarettes in Concert is Feb. 12-15 at the Covey Center for the Arts. For more information and tickets, click here.

The Athletes’ Journal series regularly features the unique perspectives of BYU student-athletes throughout the year. The series provides in-depth insight into the lives of members of BYU’s intercollegiate sports programs.

Read The Athletes' Journal here. 

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