CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson Women’s Golf Head Coach Kelley Hester has agreed to an extension that runs through 2028, Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced. Hester was the 2023 ACC Women’s Golf Coach of the Year after leading Clemson to its first conference title in program history. The Tigers downed both Duke and Virginia in match play to earn the crown. Hester also led Clemson to its second NCAA Championship appearance in school history, after finishing second at the Pullman (Wash.) Regional in record-breaking fashion. Hester has guided eight All-ACC performers in her seven seasons at the helm of the Tiger program, as well as seven NCAA Regional Appearances.
CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson Director of Track and Field Mark Elliott has agreed to an extension that runs through 2025, Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced. Elliott was the 2023 ACC Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year after leading Clemson to its first men’s outdoor conference title since 2004. The Tigers claimed the title on the meet’s final event, the 4x400 relay. On the men’s side in 2022-23, Clemson registered 28 top-ten performances combined indoor and outdoor, including nine school records. On the women’s side, the team saw 27 top-ten performances and three school records this season. Elliott is entering his 11th season at Clemson, where he leads both men’s and women’s programs. He led the women’s program to the 2015 ACC Indoor and Outdoor Championship.
Inaugural Cohort Graduates from New Athletics Staff Developmental Program, CUADVANCE CLEMSON, S.C.- Clemson Athletics is excited to announce the graduation of the following staff members selected to the 21-22 CUADvance program! 2021-22 COHORT ZACH BENJAMIN • Asst. Ticket Operations Manager HALEY BILBRUCK • Dir. of Volleyball Operations TIM BRITTON • Former Asst. Ticket Operations Manager BILLY CEDAR • Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach KYLE COULTER • Dir. of Creative Solutions JENA COX • Asst. Dir. of Educational Services JORDAN ROPER • Asst. Dir. of IPTAY Major Gifts • Block C Club DREW WADDELL • Sales & Services Representative THOMAS WADE • Assoc. Dir. of IPTAY Major Gifts ADAM HATEM • Assoc. Dir. of Athletic Academic Services KATIE MUENCH • Rowing Assistant Coach “I couldn't be happier for this cohort for their engagement in this program, said Graham Neff. We've consistently heard from our staff their hunger to take on new challenges a
CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced that Kosha Irby (ko-SHAY er-BEE) has been named Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Chief Marketing Officer. Irby brings over two decades of experience to Clemson, including his most recent three-year stint as Chief Marketing Officer of Professional Bull Riders (PBR). Beginning Feb. 6, 2023, Irby will oversee all external units for the department, which presently manages all public-interfacing areas of the Clemson Athletics brand. “Clemson is getting one of the industry’s thought leaders in bringing Kosha Irby and his family into our department,” said Neff. “We constantly talk about the need to be disruptive and innovative, while keeping our fan and student experience top-of-mind. Kosha’s track record of creating unforgettable experiences will resonate with all areas of our department as we aspire to continue to drive value for our student-athletes, fans, IPTAY donors and community. Clemson’s bran