Career
He was president of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches Association from 1957 through 1959. He also initiated a nationwide appeal to cease marketing efforts of alcoholic beverages at college sports events and campuses. Craven entered Pacific College (now called George Fox University) in Newberg, Oregon during the fall of 1941.
His time in college was interrupted by military service in World World War II from 1943 to 1946, but he returned to Pacific and was awarded letters in basketball, baseball and football.
Craven earned a degree in psychology and education in 1949. Taylor University
Craven was named the head coach at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana beginning with the 1955 season.
William Penn
In 1958 Craven was hired as the 29th football coach and athletic director of William Penn in Oskaloosa, Iowa. William Penn athletics had been in a major slump for 20 years.
Craven worked to boost attendance and improve the program
His record at the school was 26 wins, 18 losses, and 2 ties.