"Coach Cliff exemplifies what it means to be a truly exceptional coach. From day one, his approach has been not only respectful but deeply caring. He takes the time to understand each player individually, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. His positivity is infectious and even in the toughest moments, Cliffy finds a way to lift our spirits and keep us motivated. He is very knowledgeable and will always put you in the best position to succeed. What sets Cliff apart is his unwavering belief in each of us. He sees our potential even when we doubt ourselves and pushes us to achieve more than we ever thought possible. Playing for him has been an honor and a privilege; he is truly one of the best coaches I've ever had the fortune to learn from. If you're looking for a coach who not only teaches the game but also believes in your abilities and cares about your growth as a player and as a person, Coach Cliff is the person you want to play for."

"He is what is great about college coaching! I want to go into coaching one day and I am thankful that I had the chance to play for Coach Cliff because I had a first hand look of what college coaching should be! He cares about his players, listens and is willing to go above and beyond for his guys! He showed me that a coach can care for you, demand the most from you and show up everyday wanting to help you become the best version of yourself! Emory and Henry was lucky to have coach cliff! The comment about players going into the portal is ridiculous because the only reason they went into the portal is because Coach Cliff is leaving E&H for a new job and all players come to E&H for him! Go find Coach Cliff and go play for him, it will be the best decision you make! "

"My son played for Coach Cliff for 2 years at Emory & Henry and my only wish is that he got to play all 4 years for this man. He was such a great influence for my son and we are thankful for what Coach Cliff did for E&H and for every player on their roster. If you are a parent, send your son to play for him. If you are a player, I can attest to what my son said that you will love every moment playing for him. He is a great leader of men and is dedicated to his players! He is what college coaching is all about!!"

"A coach who will go out of his way to do anything for you! I played for him for 2 years and those were the best 2 years of my life both on and off the field. Everyday he came to the field with an attitude to help get you better anyway he possibly could! He is willing to think outside the box and get creative as possible to get you better! His office door is always open if you ever have to talk about anything. A lot of our players had a tough time off the field this year and he was always there for us! Never seen a coach work so hard! Any negative comment about Coach Cliff are totally false and are not from guys who were in his program!"

"Great coach who believes in you and will do anything to help you become the best player possible! Be ready to work hard! If you are willing to give your best, you will love him! Does not put up with laziness! The negative comments either came from our other coach who got fired or from players who got cut due to their attitude! Players really love him because he will do anything for his guys! "

"Dave is motivating, positive, caring, and involved!!"