Born from our struggle.
Built for our strength.
Honoring Coach Shawn Clark's legacy by supporting wellness in the college football coaching community
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A Legacy of Leadership
Coach Shawn Clark dedicated his life to building champions—not just on the field, but in character, resilience, and heart.
The Shawn Clark Legacy Foundation honors his memory by supporting the wellness and resilience of college football coaches and their families. Through awareness, prevention, and support programs, we're building a legacy that ensures coaches have the resources they need to thrive both on and off the field.
Read His Full StoryOur Three Pillars
Building a stronger, healthier coaching community
Awareness
Educating the coaching community about heart health, mental wellness, and the unique challenges coaches face in their demanding profession.
Prevention
Advancing mental and physical health resources for coaches through partnerships, research, and evidence-based wellness programs.
Support
Providing refuge and recovery through Shawn’s Place retreat, where coaches and their families can rest, recharge, and reconnect.
Shawn's Place
A Retreat for Coaches
A peaceful sanctuary in Longboat Key, Florida, exclusively for college football coaches and their families. This beachfront haven offers a place to rest, recharge, and find healing.
- Rest & Recharge – Escape the demands of the season
- Family Time – Reconnect with loved ones
- Wellness Support – Access to health resources
- Coaching Community – Connect with peers who understand
Remembering Coach Clark
Tributes from the coaching community
“Shawn was so much more than a coach. He was a remarkable man, husband, and father who cared deeply about his players and staff.”
Scott Frost
Head Coach, University of Central Florida
“The world lost one of the finest coaches, husband and father that I’ve ever known. His love and loyalty for those on his team was contagious.”
Eli Drinkwitz
Head Coach, University of Missouri
“Shawn Clark was a dear friend and brother. He was the best kind of man: caring, hardworking, and infinitely loyal.”
Marty Smith
ESPN Reporter & Host
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