Evangel University of the Assemblies of God

The all-time winningest coach in Evangel history claimed 66 wins and still holds the second-highest winning percentage over his 10 seasons at Evangel. Barefield was named head coach prior to the 1989 season before leaving after the 1998 campaign. During his tenure, he helped Evangel to four postseason appearances including a national semifinal trip in 1996 where EU fell to eventual national champion, Sioux Falls, 28-21. 

The '96 team finished 11-1 and won the Heart of America Conference going 9-0. He finished with a 66-32-2 all-time record and posted a .653 win percentage. The leader in games coached with 101, he led Evangel to conference titles three times in 1993, 1996, and 1997. He earned Heart Coach of the Year honors in '96 and '97 after posting a combined record of 17-3-1.