At Bibb County, the story of Coach Joe Clements is bigger than a title, bigger than a play call, bigger than a season.
It’s a story about grit—earned and lived.
Clements grew up in West Blocton, starred for the Tigers, and later walked on at Jacksonville State. In 2012, a car accident changed everything, leaving him paralyzed. But it didn’t take away his drive. He fought back, finished college, became a teacher, and kept coaching—showing young men what perseverance looks like when it’s not just a word on a poster.
Clements received the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s “Making a Difference Award”in 2020 and was the Bibb County Teacher of the Year in 2024. He and his wife Johnel have been married for 12 years.
