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Former Jamaica international and legendary coach Jeffrey Maxwell has died.
Maxwell, who was believed to have been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, died this morning, but details surrounding a cause have not been forthcoming up to this point.
As a player, Maxwell was known as an astute defender and made the national team before he retired and eventually became a well-known coach.
As a coach, Maxwell led Excelsior High School, his alma mater, to Manning and Walker Cup titles in the 1980s, before joining up with Waterhouse where he coached them during arguably their most successful stint in the Premier League, guiding careers like that of former national player, Demar Phillips, with his philosophy of flying wingbacks.
After winning the Premier League with Waterhouse in 1998, Maxwell became a highly sought-after coach, become one of the most travelled in his era.
He also had stints at Santos, Harbour View, Tivoli Gardens, Arnett Gardens, St George’s SC, Humble Lion, Maverley Hughenden, and even Hydel High School. There were others too.
In 2024 the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) honoured Maxwell, along with Leander Marshall, Everton ‘Bob West’ McLeary, and Allan ‘Skill’ Cole for their contribution to the sport.
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