Born from our struggle.
Built for our strength.
Honoring Coach Shawn Clark's legacy by supporting wellness for coaches and their families across all sports and levels
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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 coaches and their families across all sports and levels. 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 Story“Your Health Is Not Optional”
Watch Jonelle Clark's powerful address at the 2026 AFCA Convention, where she challenged coaches across the country to prioritize their health and well-being.
Watch the SpeechOur 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
When tragedy strikes, providing direct support to coaching families through our benevolence fund and community resources.
Stay Connected
Join our community and receive monthly updates on the foundation's progress, upcoming events, and ways you can make a difference for coaches and their families.
- Monthly foundation updates
- 61 Initiative progress and coach commitments
- Upcoming events and speaking engagements
- Ways to get involved and support the mission
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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The Shawn Clark Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible.
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