Everett Russell "Shorty" Cowell (September 24, 1897 – July 15, 1931) was an American football and basketball coach.

[6] Prior to his graduation and during his years as a player, Cowell coached a football team in his hometown of Clay Center.

[7][6] He remained at Ottawa until the conclusion of the 1925 football season, when he resigned in protest of a new university policy that would require the coach to teach at the college as well.

[9][10] In 1927, Cowell was elected vice president of the Mid-Continent Athletic Association.

[11] He died on July 15, 1931, and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery at Clay Center.