Wire
Amanda Richardson
promoted
to
Deputy AD / Internal Affairs
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced a restructuring of the athletic department’s leadership team designed to position Clemson for the future of collegiate athletics. The reconfiguration follows the recent departure of former Deputy Athletics Director Kevin White, who was named Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Eric Sabin
promoted
to
Deputy AD / Finance & Operations
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced a restructuring of the athletic department’s leadership team designed to position Clemson for the future of collegiate athletics. The reconfiguration follows the recent departure of former Deputy Athletics Director Kevin White, who was named Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Natalie Honnen
promoted
to
Deputy AD / Competitive Excellence || S.W.A.
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced a restructuring of the athletic department’s leadership team designed to position Clemson for the future of collegiate athletics. The reconfiguration follows the recent departure of former Deputy Athletics Director Kevin White, who was named Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Lisa Knox
promoted
to
Senior Deputy AD / Chief Operating Officer
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University Director of Athletics Graham Neff announced a restructuring of the athletic department’s leadership team designed to position Clemson for the future of collegiate athletics. The reconfiguration follows the recent departure of former Deputy Athletics Director Kevin White, who was named Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Shawn Poppie
extended
as the
Head Coach for
Basketball (W)
Clemson women’s basketball Head Coach Shawn Poppie has signed a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, announced by Athletic Director Graham Neff. The Board of Trustees compensation committee approved the action on Friday morning.
Jaxon Wiley
hired
as
Assistant for
Tennis (W)
Graham Neff
extended
as the
Director of Athletics
Clemson athletic director Graham Neff received a four-year contract extension and raise on Oct. 17. The new contract, approved by the university's Board of Trustees, runs through July 30, 2031. Neff's new base salary starts at $1 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year. His annual base salary will increase by $100,000 each year, resulting in a $1.5 million salary in 2030.
Mickey Conn
is
no longer
the Defensive Coordinator, Safeties
for Football
Shelly Geer
hired
as
Assistant Director / Internal Operations
Corey Fox
hired
as
Assistant to the Head Coach for
Basketball (W)
Andrew Gapinski
hired
as
Associate Director of Communications (Women's Basketball)
Kelli Lowe
hired
as
Athletic Trainer; Football
Sarah Deffebach
hired
as
Director of Event Operations / Alcohol Compliance Officer
Jamie Smith
hired
as
Director of Compliance
Cooper Gaskins
hired
as
Assistant Director of Premium Hospitality & Events
Bryant Strader
hired
as
Director of Ticket Operations & Systems
Austin Castles
hired
as
Director of Operations for
Golf (M)
Ben Brown
hired
as
Associate Director of Athletic Grounds (Softball)
+3 more
Richard Yeargin
hired
as
Director of Player Personnel/Development for
Football
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