Clurel Eugene Mayfield, known as Gene Mayfield (January 31, 1928 – October 2, 2009), was an American football coach in Texas high schools and at West Texas A&M University. In May 2005, Mayfield was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Fame.
Mayfield was born in Quitaque in
Briscoe County in the lower Texas Panhandle to James Andrew Mayfield (1900–1993) and the former Irma Graves (1901–1984). He graduated from Quitaque High School and attended a year of college before he joined the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon his Army discharge, Mayfield finished college on the G.I. Bill of Rights. He played quarterback and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from West Texas A&M, then West Texas State University, at Canyon, south of Amarillo. While in college, Mayfield met his future wife, Mary Jean Hoover (1929–2005), whom he wed in 1950.Mayfield began his head coaching career at Littlefield in Lamb County until he moved in 1958 to Borger in Hutchinson County. His 1962 Borger squad made the 4A state championship game, losing 26–30 to San Antonio Brackenridge. In 1965, Mayfield assumed the head coaching duties at Permian High School in Odessa in Ector County, where he started the school's winning tradition by beating San Antonio Lee 11-6 for the 1965 4A state championship, coining the name "father of mojo". Mayfield was only the fifth head coach in Texas' highest classification to win a state championship in his first year. Mayfield led Odessa Permian to the state finals on two other occasions, in 1968 and 1970, losing each time to Austin Reagan.
In 1971, Mayfield succeeded legendary Joe E. Kerbel at his alma mater, West Texas A&M. He had only mediocre success and left the university after the 1976 season with an overall record of 24–39–2. He retired from coaching in 1977 but returned in 1982 to coach at Levelland in Hockley County for six seasons. Mayfield's career high school coaching record was 178–71–8 (.708) In retirement, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer.Mayfield died in Lubbock of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Survivors included two sons, Stan Mayfield and wife Cindy of Lubbock and Steve Mayfield of Dallas; a daughter, Rhonne Gary and husband Dan of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Shane Stewart, Layne Mayfield, Charly Mayfield, Rory Mayfield, Reid Mayfield, and Andrew Mayfield; three great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Hunter, and Easton Stewart; a brother, Bill Mayfield of Amarillo; and a sister, Jimmie Richmond of Anson in Jones County, Texas. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Graves Mayfield.According to his obituary, Mayfield's "reserved and gentle nature delivered a calm and respectful manner when directing his players. Players and coaches through the years have shared with family members his ability to inspire and change their lives by leading them to meet their potential, which brought them success on the field and in their lives."Memorial services for Mayfield were held on October 5 at the Lake Ridge United Methodist Church in Lubbock, with the Reverend Don Caywood of Odessa officiating. Interment preceded the services at Quitaque Cemetery.
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Some of their strengths
Gene Mayfield has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Idealistic, Altruistic, Analytical, Innovative, Easygoing, Strong, and Trustworthy.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Gene Mayfield is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Gene Mayfield well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Gene Mayfield as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Gene Mayfield is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Gene Mayfield tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of Gene Mayfield's challenges
While Gene Mayfield has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Gene Mayfield can be Materialistic, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Stubborn, Idle, Complicated, and Brusque.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of Gene Mayfield's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Gene Mayfield is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Serious and Callous
Finally, Gene Mayfield also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
