Following the AAF's folding, Waddell also worked with World TeamTennis to provide counsel to the Orlando Storm in advance of the team's second season in 2020.
He went on to play football at Guilford College where he earned his bachelor's degree in sports management in 1991.
Waddell continued his education later in his career at Ohio University where he completed a master's degree in sports administration in 2010.
[5][6] On March 25, 2020 Waddell agreed to terms with the ECHL's Allen Americans to become the club's president and alternate governor.
[citation needed] In April 2022, Waddell was named senior associate athletic director at Campbell University.