Robert Clayton

Robert Clayton joined the Broncs as an assistant coach starting with the 2011 season.
 
He began his coaching career as a student assistant coach for his alma mater, Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, where he worked with the pitching staff and catchers while helping with recruiting.
 
In 2010, Clayton helped lead Cumberland to a school record 58 victories and the NAIA national championship. Clayton worked with five NAIA All-Americans, including two pitchers.
 
In 2009, Clayton was an assistant coach at Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, where he helped them to a final four appearance in the Tennessee state playoffs. Clayton has also coached elite summer teams at the high school level and has been an instructor at various camps across the country. 
 
As a player, Clayton led Broward Community College to the Junior College World Series in 2006 while leading the staff in wins, innings pitched and strikeouts. In 2007, he led Cumberland University to the NAIA College World Series, leading the staff in wins and innings pitched. He was also named to the NAIA All-America second team after posting a 12-3 record with a 2.67 ERA. In 2008, Clayton was named an NAIA pre-season All-American.
 
The Miami, Florida, native graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor’s degree in fitness and wellness.
 
He currently lives in McAllen with his wife Hilary.