Adam Clark (American football coach)
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive coordinator |
| Team | Sacramento State |
| Conference | Independent |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | c. 1980 (age 45–46) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | St. Ambrose University (2002) |
| Playing career | |
| 1998–1999 | Grossmont |
| 2000–2001 | St. Ambrose |
| Position | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2002–2003 | St. Ambrose (GA) |
| 2004–2006 | Graceland (DB/S&C) |
| 2007 | St. Ambrose (DC/S&C) |
| 2008–2009 | Colorado Mines (DL/S&C) |
| 2010 (spring) | Western New Mexico (DC/S&C) |
| 2010–2017 | Western New Mexico |
| 2018 | Tarleton State (AHC/ST/DL) |
| 2019–2023 | Angelo State (AHC/DC) |
| 2024–2025 | Northern Arizona (DC) |
| 2026–present | Sacramento State (DC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 33–54 |
Adam Clark (born c. 1980) is an American college football coach who currently serves as the defensive coordinator for Sacramento State. He was the head football coach for Western New Mexico University from 2010 to 2017 and ended his tenure with the third-highest wins in program history. He played college football for Grossmont and St. Ambrose as a linebacker.
Career
Clark was the head football coach for Western New Mexico University from 2010 to 2017 and ended his tenure with the third-highest wins in program history.[1][2][3][4] He also coached for St. Ambrose, Graceland, Colorado Mines, Tarleton State,[5][6] and Angelo State.[7]
On December 13, 2023, Clark was hired to serve as the defensive coordinator for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks under new head coach Brian Wright.[8][9]
On December 30, 2025, Clark was hired to serve as the defensive coordinator for the Sacramento State Hornets under new head coach Alonzo Carter.[10]
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico Mustangs (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) (2010–2015) | |||||||||
| 2010 | Western New Mexico | 4–7 | 3–6 | T–6th | |||||
| 2011 | Western New Mexico | 5–6 | 4–5 | T–5th | |||||
| 2012 | Western New Mexico | 4–7 | 3–6 | T–7th | |||||
| 2013 | Western New Mexico | 4–6 | 4–5 | T–5th | |||||
| 2014 | Western New Mexico | 5–6 | 4–5 | 5th | |||||
| 2015 | Western New Mexico | 4–7 | 3–6 | T–7th | |||||
| Western New Mexico Mustangs (Lone Star Conference) (2016–2017) | |||||||||
| 2016 | Western New Mexico | 3–8 | 3–6 | 8th | |||||
| 2017 | Western New Mexico | 4–7 | 3–5 | 6th | |||||
| Western New Mexico: | 33–54 | 27–44 | |||||||
| Total: | 33–54 | ||||||||
References
- ^ Cervi, Joe E. (November 12, 2010). "Pack to find more than a change of scenery". The Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Western New Mexico football coach Adam Clark has resigned". USA Today. November 14, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Kortz, Brian (November 14, 2017). "Clark Decides to Step Down as Head Football Coach After Eight-Year Tenure". Western New Mexico University. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Western New Mexico football coach Adam Clark has resigned". Durham Region. November 14, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Whitten announces new addition to football coaching staff Adam Clark". The Flash Today. March 30, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Clark comes aboard Texan Football coaching staff for 2018". Tarleton State University. March 30, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Corder, Everett (December 18, 2018). "Rams add Clark as defensive coordinator". Angelo State University. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Football announces six assistant hires". Arizona Daily Sun. December 13, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Jaenicke, Monica (December 12, 2023). "Brian Wright Announces Additions to Coaching Staff". Northern Arizona University. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ "Sac State football coach Alonzo Carter announces new coaching staff". abc10.com. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
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