Get to Know: Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach Carson Proffitt

ATHENS, W.Va. – With so many new faces around the Carter Center for the 2025-26 school year, the Concord Sports Information Department will be highlighting all full-time employees in a Get to Know series throughout the first few weeks of the new athletic year.

Whether those friendly faces have been in Athens for five days or five decades, you'll know more about everyone in the Concord Athletic Department.

Name: Carson Proffitt
Position: Men's and Women's Head Golf Coach
College Alma Mater: Concord University
Year(s) at Concord:  1.5
 
How did you land at Concord?
Attended four years at CU and played on the men's golf team. When the new position opened to be one coach over both teams, I landed the position thanks to the new Athletic Directors.
 
Tell us a little bit about where you're from?
I am from Camp Creek, West Virginia and attended nearby PikeView High School
 
What's been your most rewarding experience as an athlete or coach?
Interactions between new players and meeting new people. Also being around golf full time is most rewarding.
 
Outside of family, who's had the biggest positive influence on your life?
My group of friends I've known since elementary school
 
What makes Concord such a special place?
The small-town atmosphere and how connected everyone is on campus
 
Favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere with a golf course
 
Go-to junk food?
Instant Noodles
 
What advice would you give today's college student that you found the most valuable?
Always make time for yourself and relationships
 
What's one bucket list item that you have crossed off and are most proud of?
Being able to enjoy a career focused around golf