Meet the Mercenary Commanders

Michael Clayton (Claywolf)

Mike Clayton is a dynamic and results-oriented executive with a distinguished 25+ year career dedicated to building successful national-level programs and cultivating sustainable high-performance cultures across military, academic, and Olympic sports organizations. His approach is rooted in an academic foundation that includes a Bachelors of Science in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy and a Masters of Science in Management from Stevens Institute of Technology . He is an active contributor to educational tools for over 50 National Governing Bodies through the USOPC's Athlete Development Model and Coaching Principles working groups . These accomplishments highlight his proven ability to not only build programs but to foster inclusive, high-achieving environments where both culture and performance thrive.