Arendell Parrott Academy, NC

Matt Beaman has served as the head football coach at Arendell Parrott Academy since 2012, following nearly a decade as an assistant coach at his alma mater. Under his leadership, the Patriots have claimed five state championships (2015, 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025) and consistently competed at the highest level in North Carolina private school football.

Coach Beaman has been recognized as Conference Coach of the Year four times and has been honored five times with coaching roles in the NC/VA All-Star Classic—three times as head coach and twice as an assistant—helping lead North Carolina to an undefeated 5–0 record since the event’s inception in 2021. His overall varsity head coaching record stands at 112–39.

A proud graduate of Arendell Parrott Academy, Coach Beaman was a three-sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, and baseball. 

Coach Beaman is deeply passionate about the game of football and committed to helping young people reach their full potential—on and off the field. Over the years, he has coached 16 players who went on to compete at the collegiate level, including one who won two national championships at the University of Alabama. Currently we have 3 former players who will be playing Division One football this upcoming season.