Matt Hogue, 1989
Matt Hogue
Matt Hogue, a 1989 graduate of Clover High School, currently serves as the athletic director at Coastal Carolina University. During his time at Clover High School, Matt was active in organizations such as the French and Bi-Sci-Chem Clubs. In addition, he was part of the Mu Alpha Theta and the National Honor Society. Matt played on the varsity basketball team and the golf team at Clover High, where he was an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. According to his senior yearbook, Matt had his eye on a future in broadcasting when he graduated, and, as one reviews his accomplishments, it seems broadcasting helped pave the way to his success.
Although his path at Coastal Carolina has ultimately led him to become the director of athletics, he began his career at Coastal as assistant sports information director. During this time, he continued to work as the play-by-play announcer for the school's basketball team. He was later promoted as the associate athletic director for marketing before becoming the associate vice president of marketing in 2009. In 2013, Matt was named a finalist for the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA) Sportscaster of the Year for the state of South Carolina. Throughout his time, Matt continued to spend his nights and weekends broadcasting. Because of his varied experiences at the university, Matt was the perfect candidate for interim athletic director in 2014, and in 2015 the job became permanent when the "Voice of the Chanticleers" became the "face of Coastal Carolina Athletics."
In spite of his accomplishments, Matt Hogue has not forgotten his roots. In a recent article in "The Herald", Matt said he still considers Clover home. He said "It was a great place to grow up. It had a great school system that I often cherish now. I didn't know how good we had it. There were a lot of great people who led me then. And I think back to going to football games when I was a kid." The Clover Schools Alumni Association is proud to highlight Matt Hogue.
