Elon University Athletics

Bush enters his second season with the Phoenix in 2025. 

Clifton Bush joins the staff after serving as an assistant coach at Bellarmine University in Louisville. Bush has coached both at the collegiate and professional level following a four-year stint in the NWSL. Bush comes to Elon with North Carolina roots, having been the head coach at UNC Asheville from 2019-21. Bush was also an assistant with the Bulldogs for two seasons, working primarily with the goalkeepers.

Clifton holds an A-Senior License from the US Soccer Federation (USSF) and a B-License from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). He also serves as a coach educator for the US Soccer Federation’s B-License.

Coach Payne on Bush joining the staff: "We're thrilled to add Clifton to our coaching staff, as we're getting a very experienced GK coach and a great analytical mind in Clifton, who brings over 15 years of experience in the game."