Established himself as an attacking force for the Eagles?a gifted athlete?uses his speed and strength to unsettle defenders, making it difficult to mark him?played two summers with the Central Florida Kraze in the Premier Development League (PDL)?helped the Kraze to the 2004 Southeast Division and Southern Conference titles and the PDL National Championship?topped the Kraze scoring charts with 13 goals in 2003 and was second with eight goals in 2004.
Gregson Notes: "Clifton has his sights set on becoming the all-time points leader at Embry-Riddle. His pace and power scare defenders and we will be looking at Clifton to vary his movement and his runs to finish his career as a dominating force in the conference.'
2003 (Junior): Rebounded from injury-riddled sophomore campaign to start in all 21 games?tied for first in game-winners (4)?first on the squad in goals (15)...second in points (39) and tied for second in assists (9)?tallied seven goals and seven assists in league play?netted game-winning goals against North Florida (Sept. 1), Warner Southern (Sept. 17), William Carey (Oct. 25) and the regional final win over Flagler (Nov. 15).
2002 (Sophomore): Saw action in six games for the Blue and Gold...drew three starts...forced to sit out most of the season due to injury... recorded three goals... third on the squad in assists (6)...fifth on the team in points (12)... scored game-winner against Webber International (Nov. 5).
2001 (Freshman): Appeared in 17 matches with 16 starts?led the team in points (41) and goals scored (19)?set new program mark for most goals scored in a game (6) and most points in a game (12) against Northwood (Oct. 20)?netted four game-winners?first-team All-FSC and All-Region selection?Honorable Mention All-American.
Prep: Played eight seasons for coach Raul Stanish at Colegio Calasanz?selected as the team's most valuable player.
Personal: Born in Valencia, Venezuela on July 25, 1975?son of Wilton and Mireya Philip...retains the "W." (the first initial of his mother's maiden name) at the end of his name in keeping with his Venezuelan culture?chose Embry-Riddle because of the soccer program...majoring in Aerospace Studies.
