Mike Clayton
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Thomas Philbrick
I met Mike Clayton when my father was working in the Army at West Point, NY. Mike was the head assistant wrestling coach at West Point and helped lead their team to a top 25 team finish while he was there. He also helped coach the youth wrestling team I wrestled on. Mike kept up with and my family even after we both left West Point for future endeavors. Mike coached, mentored, and helped me for years following. I would recommend Mike for any coaching or mentorship role that might come his way. His passion and full dedication to his athletes and those around him is something rare. You cannot teach most of the of the characteristics that Mike displays on a day in and day out basis.
Irving Quintero
Mike Clayton Great win over NYU I wish both the team and your best luck this season.
Thomas Philbrick
I met Mike Clayton when my father was working in the Army at West Point, NY. Mike was the head assistant wrestling coach at West Point and helped lead their team to a top 25 team finish while he was there. He also helped coach the youth wrestling team I wrestled on. Mike kept up with and my family even after we both left West Point for future endeavors. Mike coached, mentored, and helped me for years following. I would recommend Mike for any coaching or mentorship role that might come his way. His passion and full dedication to his athletes and those around him is something rare. You cannot teach most of the of the characteristics that Mike displays on a day in and day out basis.
Irving Quintero
Mike Clayton Great win over NYU I wish both the team and your best luck this season.
Thomas Philbrick
I met Mike Clayton when my father was working in the Army at West Point, NY. Mike was the head assistant wrestling coach at West Point and helped lead their team to a top 25 team finish while he was there. He also helped coach the youth wrestling team I wrestled on. Mike kept up with and my family even after we both left West Point for future endeavors. Mike coached, mentored, and helped me for years following. I would recommend Mike for any coaching or mentorship role that might come his way. His passion and full dedication to his athletes and those around him is something rare. You cannot teach most of the of the characteristics that Mike displays on a day in and day out basis.
Irving Quintero
Mike Clayton Great win over NYU I wish both the team and your best luck this season.
Thomas Philbrick
I met Mike Clayton when my father was working in the Army at West Point, NY. Mike was the head assistant wrestling coach at West Point and helped lead their team to a top 25 team finish while he was there. He also helped coach the youth wrestling team I wrestled on. Mike kept up with and my family even after we both left West Point for future endeavors. Mike coached, mentored, and helped me for years following. I would recommend Mike for any coaching or mentorship role that might come his way. His passion and full dedication to his athletes and those around him is something rare. You cannot teach most of the of the characteristics that Mike displays on a day in and day out basis.
Irving Quintero
Mike Clayton Great win over NYU I wish both the team and your best luck this season.
Credentials
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3Dimensional Coaching Certification
3D Online CoachingSep, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Gold Level Coaches Certification
USA WrestlingMay, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
UWW Advance Coach
United World WrestlingMay, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
UWW Coach Educator
United World WrestlingJul, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
LEAN 101
Old Dominion UniversityJun, 2008- Sep, 2024 -
Speed Reading - Center for Enhanced Performance CEP
Army West Point Athletic AssociationMar, 2006- Sep, 2024
Experience
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USA Wrestling
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director Strobel Leadership Academy, National Coaches Council, National Coaches Education Program
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Mar 2014 - Present
National Teams Staff, Director of the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy, Liaison to the National Coaches Council, and Manager of the National Coaches Education ProgramPresenter at the International Coaching Enrichment Certification Program and Aspen Institute’s Project Play Responsible for three day in-person advanced coach trainings for 100 instructors annuallyDevelop and deliver certifications for 35,000 coaches, partnering with national and international organizationProduction of documentary on Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist, Dan GableCreation and delivery of nation-wide SafeSport remediation for compliance with coaching code of conductDirector of annual National Developmental Camps at the USOPTC for over 150 high-school athletes annually
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Stevens Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Instructor and Head Wrestling Coach
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2007 - 2014
Planned and successfully executed the growth and development of a college wrestling team into a perennial nationally ranked program - both academically and athletically. In 7 years with the Ducks, Coach Clayton coached 5 All-Americans, 8 Academic All-Americans, top 20 team academic rankings 6 of 7 years (highest finish of 3rd with a 3.551 gpa including 9 wrestlers on the President's List with over a 3.75 gpa), top 30 team rankings in each of 6 years (highest of 16th).Clayton quickly built the program into a national power just nine years after its revival, with the Ducks earning their highest-ever team ranking of No. 16 in 2010-11 while posting the third-best grade-point average (3.551) in the country. Clayton saw three of his wrestlers earn a total of five All-America honors, including the program’s top two all-time wins leaders in Brandon MacWhinnie and Joey Favia, as well as multiple Centennial Conference Wrestler of the Year awards. His teams also became mainstays in the NWCA Scholar All-America awards, ranking as high as third in the nation.Several moments in his tenure have been particularly memorable, including the Ducks’ first-ever victory over in-state rival No. 12 The College of New Jersey in 2011-12, another win over #6 TCNJ in 2013, a 25-7 win over NYU at Madison Square Garden and a near-upset of Division I Duke University in 2012-13. The 2008-09 team also broke a long-standing record for season wins with 12, topping the mark set by the 1979-80 squad during the program’s second revival.Clayton accumulated a career record of 97-67-1 (38-13 in the Centennial Conference) record, earning the 2008 National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Rookie Coach of the Year award and 2009 Centennial Conference Coach of the Year recognition along the way. He served as the 2011 U.S. FILA Cadet Team Pan-Am co-Head Coach and trained the U.S. Team to a pair of gold medals in greco and freestyle wrestling in Campeche, Mexico in August of 2011.
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United States Military Academy at West Point
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Training and Marketing, Head Assistant Coach (NCAA DI)
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2004 - 2007
The United States Military Academy, West Point, NYDeveloped and implemented training, mental skills, community engagement, facilities design, marketing, fundraising, alumni engagement, and mentorship for fifty NCAA DI athletes Raised over $1.1 million in donations, grants, and special projects over three yearsOrganized recruiting processes resulting in Army’s first nationally ranked class for wrestlingCreated and clearly communicated team periodization plan to meet key process and performance goalsVolunteered with Army’s Senior Staff at the Center for Enhanced Performance (CEP)
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Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Academic Instructor and Head Wrestling Coach
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Apr 2001 - Jan 2004
Built a team of 6 wrestlers into a program of 35+ wrestlers earning 6 individual national championships and 30 All-Americans in 4 years. Nominated 4 times as National Collegiate Wrestling Association Coach of the Year.Delivered college curriculum in Business, Naval Architecture and MS Office.· Expanded the Business course into a comprehensive operations and leadership curriculum· Trained in ISO 9000, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Kai-Zen Built a team of 6 wrestlers into a program of 35+ wrestlers earning 6 individual national championships and 30 All-Americans in 4 years. Nominated 4 times as National Collegiate Wrestling Association Coach of the Year.Delivered college curriculum in Business, Naval Architecture and MS Office.· Expanded the Business course into a comprehensive operations and leadership curriculum· Trained in ISO 9000, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Kai-Zen
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Supply Officer Fleet Hospital Support Office
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Apr 2000 - Apr 2001
Determined and purchased $14 million in demand items for mobile hospital mission requirements.
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HAZMAT/Ship's Store Officer USS NIMITZ
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Aug 1998 - Apr 2000
Safely handled HAZMAT and managed purchasing department, marketing and sales.
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Disbursing Officer USS GUAM
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Mar 1997 - Aug 1998
Responsible for $3 million in cash, monthly audits and payroll for 800 sailors and 1,500 Marines.
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United States Naval Academy
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant For Associate Athletic Director
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May 1995 - Jan 1996
Coaching and administrative duties. Written communication skills helped recognize Olympic Silver Medalist and Navy Alum, Lloyd Keaser, recognition into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Coaching and administrative duties. Written communication skills helped recognize Olympic Silver Medalist and Navy Alum, Lloyd Keaser, recognition into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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Education
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1991 - 1995
United States Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science - BS, Political Science and Government -
2008 - 2011
Stevens Institute of Technology
M.S., Business Management
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