Episode 68: Graham Neff - Director of Athletics - Clemson University - Clemson, SC

Episode # 68: Graham Neff, Clemson University, Director of Athletics, Clemson SCToday we head back to the college ranks to sit down with the Power 5’s youngest AD in 38-year-old Graham Neff of Clemson. But don’t let the age fool you. He is one of the brightest stars in the profession who has helped develop several key areas of the department, including the financial philosophy, fundraising, student-athlete welfare, and external operations management, and in 2019 was named one of Sports Business Daily’s Power Players. Let’s settle in and get to know Mr. Graham Neff. 0:57- Introduction 6:47 - Navigating the Age Difference as a Young Leader10:01 - The Right Timing to Make Changes as the New Leader13:56- Being on Mission for People17:16- Giving Away Control as the Leader19:57- Modeling IPTAY at a Lower Level23:22 -Leadership initiatives30:10 - 2 Minute DrillSocial Media Connections: Twitter:  @grahamneffAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.  These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.          We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests.  Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it.  Thank you for listening.  And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.           Don Baker, CMAA.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews, CMAA...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb) @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)