UCF has added a veteran coach to its soccer employees, hiring former Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark as its new offensive line coach.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the transfer, which the Orlando Sentinel confirmed.
Clark, 49, spent 9 seasons at his alma mater, first as offensive line coach after which head coach, guiding the Mountaineers to a 40-24 total document, together with a 25-15 document within the Solar Belt. However he was fired after a 5-6 marketing campaign this previous season.
“I’m thrilled to hitch UCF as the brand new offensive line coach and have the prospect to work with such proficient student-athletes and coaches,” Clark mentioned in an announcement. “UCF has a proud historical past of high-powered offenses, and I’m desperate to contribute to that custom. I wish to thank Coach Frost for giving me this unbelievable alternative.”
Earlier than his time at Appalachian State, he served because the offensive line coach at Kent State (2013-15), Purdue (2009-12) and Japanese Kentucky (2003-08).
He’s helped develop a number of offensive linemen who’ve gone on to the NFL, together with Larry Turner (EKU), Brian Winters (KSU) and Dennis Kelly (Purdue).
Clark turns into the newest addition to Frost‘s new employees, becoming a member of new offensive coordinator Steve Cooper, quarterback coach McKenzie Milton, receivers coach Sean Beckton Sr. and defensive coordinator Alex Grinch in addition to defensive run coordinator and edge coach Mike Dawson.
Matt Murschel could be reached at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com
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