Jen Clark's coaching career spans decades, stretching from California to Maine and includes extensive experience from a wide range of levels, including NCAA D1, NCAA D3, high school, club, and the Olympic Development Program (ODP). With coaching stints at institutions including Stanford, Dartmouth, Middlebury, Caltech, and William & Mary, Jen brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the Sagehens Men's Soccer staff.
At the heart of Clark's coaching philosophy is ‘chosen positivity’ and a deep love for being a "teacher of the game." While she has led numerous high-level programs to tremendously successful seasons, her proudest achievements lie in building and transforming programs. As the head coach for Christopher Newport University, she famously turned a Division III program with a .313 win percentage into a .781 juggernaut with national prominence. Similarly, she guided a previously sub-.500 team to a conference championship and their first-ever trip to the NCAA Playoffs, subsequently reaching the NCAA Round of 16. She views every game, practice, and interaction as a learning opportunity, consistently striving for growth and excellence.
Jen has earned an impressive array of coaching certifications, including:
- USSF 'A' License
- NSCAA Advanced National
- USSF 'B' License
- Scottish Football Assoc. Goalkeeper Training 1 Certification
- New Zealand Soccer Association Level 2
- USSF 'C' License
Her dedication and impact on the sport have been recognized with numerous accolades, including:
- SCIAC Coach of the Year/Staff of the Year: 2022, 2002
- Dartmouth College Female Athlete of the Year Finalist
- Nominee 'Glenn Huntoon Award for Superior Teaching' (CMC Student-Voted)
- NSCAA Regional Asst. Coach of the Year (Men's/Women's Assistants All-Division Award): 2014
- College of William & Mary Hall of Fame Inductee
Clark earned her Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Dartmouth College and a Master of Science in Athletic Leadership from Castleton University (now known as Vermont State University - Castleton).
