Anthony Payton

Anthony Payton, Championship‑Bred Offensive Coordinator, Master Teacher, and System Architect
Anthony Payton is a championship‑bred offensive coordinator known for building elite, high‑scoring offenses and transforming overlooked players into league leaders. A former High School All‑American quarterback and two‑time College All‑American wide receiver, Payton brings a rare dual‑perspective mastery to offensive football: quarterback processing and wide‑receiver precision.
He learned under legendary NFL minds, including Super Bowl champion Tom Goode, Roger Carr (1975 NFL receiving leader), and modeled his offensive line teaching after Jeff Stoutland, one of the most respected technicians in football. His coaching lineage includes developing and coaching multiple NFL players such as Antowain Smith (2× Super Bowl Champion), Patrick Pass, Michael Lewis, Tom Gilson, Darron Thomas, and Truesdell.
Payton’s system has produced:
The highest‑scoring offense in Arena Football history
League MVP quarterback (2018)
League‑leading receiver (multiple seasons)
League‑leading rusher
The offensive line that led the league in fewest sacks allowed
A rookie QB who led the league in passing in a brand‑new system
Known for his ability to teach, not just talk, Payton is a master at breaking down complex concepts into simple, repeatable rules players can execute under pressure. His coaching identity is built on clarity, precision, biomechanics, leverage, and coverage‑aware decision‑making. He is a relentless system‑builder who creates install‑ready materials, visual teaching tools, and position‑specific standards that elevate entire units.
Payton has a proven track record of taking players that others overlook and turning them into record‑breakers, leaders, and professionals. His work spans quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, tight ends, and offensive line—each taught with the same championship‑level detail and accountability.
Today, Anthony Payton continues to architect elite offenses, develop complete players, and build a legacy system rooted in discipline, identity, and explosive production.