Answering the Bell - Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford ’97

Answering the Bell - Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford ’97

May 26, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 54

About this episode

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford discusses how boxing influenced his leadership style and approach to mentoring cadets.

Leadership often means staying composed under pressure, investing in others and trusting the process. In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, U.S. Air Force Academy boxing coach Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Clifford ’97 shares how boxing shaped his approach to leadership, service and mentoring the next generation of cadets. A strong conversation on resilience and growth.

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