by Coach David McCollough
Head Basketball Coach, Shenandoah High School
I have been in education for forty years as a teacher and coach. I met Mr. Clarke 11 years ago when he took a job with Noblesville Schools. I worked directly with Coach Clarke in the athletic weight classroom as one of his assistants and also through his participation and direction of leading my basketball athletes. Coach Clarke, in my professional opinion, is one of the top strength and conditioning coaches at any level. He has developed a well-respected and highly recognized strength program that transcends the high school realm. I have seen him work with every athlete and program to achieve their best production and perform at their peak levels. He is the best I have seen at adapting a program to develop each sport independently. He is the best I have seen at adapting and adjusting to injured or restricted athletes. He truly cares about his student-athletes and their well being athletically, but more importantly, as a human being.
Coach Clarke oversaw the development and building of one of the best high school weight facilities in the state of Indiana. He truly “thinks outside the box” and is the consummate professional. He brought in Hammer Strength to Noblesville High School and initiated a state and national clinic, which is recognize as one of the best, with speakers from the collegiate and professional ranks. He has been asked to speak at many world-wide events and clinics. I personally have seen him implement groundbreaking technology into the classroom and improve the development of the human body and mind.
I have always been impressed with Coach Clarke’s professionalism, yet his ability to relate with the student-athlete. He builds relationships with student, faculty and administrators and is very convicted to his beliefs and quest to achieve success. He would be the first to tell you that everyone’s success is measured at different levels and he recognizes what he needs to do to help each one come closer to achieving that success. Coach Clarke has been a wonderful addition to the Noblesville School and community and to be quite honest, I feel he is one of the best in the business. His work ethic, passion and enthusiasm will not be matched.
