Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Woody McCorvey, Chief of Staff – Clemson
June 12, 2025
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Woody McCorvey, the Chief of Staff for Clemson Football. In this episode, Coach McCorvey reflects on his decades in the coaching profession and shares how he’s faced adversity head-on throughout his career, including his courageous fight through multiple battles with cancer. Coach McCorvey, who has been in the profession for nearly 50 years, has been on staff at Clemson since 2009.
Follow Clemson Football on social media here: @ClemsonFB
Be sure to follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a like and leave a review—it really helps others discover the show. We drop new episodes every week, so hit that follow button and never miss a moment. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
Show Notes:
1:21 Introduction.
1:37 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the coaching profession?
2:22 Landing your first opportunity as a coach.
4:12 Travelling and learning from other coaches and programs.
7:00 Making the jump from the high school level to the college level.
8:39 Opportunity at NC Central.
12:40 Early days as a young coordinator.
15:00 First opportunity at Clemson.
16:41 Preparing yourself to take on a new position group.
18:18 Uniqueness of football in the Deep South.
21:01 Carrying the weight of breaking down barriers in the SEC.
23:01 First battle with cancer while coaching at Tennessee.
31:07 Transition from Tennessee to Mississippi State.
34:55 Second battle with cancer while coaching at Mississippi State.
41:49 Second Opportunity at Clemson.
46:23 Third battle with cancer while working at Clemson.
50:57 Using your story of perseverance to motivate and encourage others.
54:07 Conclusion.
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Woody McCorvey, Chief of Staff – Clemson
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Woody McCorvey, the Chief of Staff for Clemson Football. In this episode, Coach McCorvey reflects on his decades in the coaching profession and shares how he’s faced adversity head-on throughout his career, including his courageous fight through multiple battles with cancer. Coach McCorvey, who has been in the profession for nearly 50 years, has been on staff at Clemson since 2009.
Follow Clemson Football on social media here: @ClemsonFB
Be sure to follow Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive content. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a like and leave a review—it really helps others discover the show. We drop new episodes every week, so hit that follow button and never miss a moment. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/insidetheheadset
Show Notes:
1:21 Introduction.
1:37 When did you know you wanted to be a part of the coaching profession?
2:22 Landing your first opportunity as a coach.
4:12 Travelling and learning from other coaches and programs.
7:00 Making the jump from the high school level to the college level.
8:39 Opportunity at NC Central.
12:40 Early days as a young coordinator.
15:00 First opportunity at Clemson.
16:41 Preparing yourself to take on a new position group.
18:18 Uniqueness of football in the Deep South.
21:01 Carrying the weight of breaking down barriers in the SEC.
23:01 First battle with cancer while coaching at Tennessee.
31:07 Transition from Tennessee to Mississippi State.
34:55 Second battle with cancer while coaching at Mississippi State.
41:49 Second Opportunity at Clemson.
46:23 Third battle with cancer while working at Clemson.
50:57 Using your story of perseverance to motivate and encourage others.
54:07 Conclusion.
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
