When Clarke came to Noblesville a decade ago after stints at Warren Central and Pike high schools, there just 87 student-athletes taking a strength and conditioning class in a smaller space. After a referendum passed to expand the facilities, he now leads six sections of 115 athletes each (that’s 690 Millers — boys and girls — working to get better). These are done prior to lunch to give athletes time to recover on contest days.
Beyond the Chalk - Brian Clarke
By Ron McKeefrey, PLAE
Brian Clarke is the head of Strength and Conditioning at Noblesville High school in Noblesville, IN. Coach Clarke’s high school program is one that would impress even the most seasoned strength and conditioning coaches. He has built a culture of education and respect that bleeds out of the weight room and into the community.
How to Create and Grow Your High School Athletic Performance Program
For many high school athletic performance coaches developing a high functioning “school day” course presents obstacles; such as student-athlete class schedule requirements, meeting state standards, developing a comprehensive curriculum, and juggling coaching philosophies amongst various school head coaches. Consideration must be given to all factors and educating yourself on the “how’s and why’s” of these factors is non negotiable.
IGCT Episode #177: Brian Clarke - “You Are Always On A Interview”
Coach Clarke is entering his 7th year at Noblesville High School. He is a native of the northwest side of Chicago and graduated from Butler University. In addition, Clarke is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is entering his 13th year as a head strength and conditioning coordinator. Coach Clarke came to Noblesville in the summer of 2008 after highly successful stops at Warren Central and Pike High School (combined 11 high school state championships with the most recent by Noblesville Miller Baseball 2014 4A State Champs). In addition, Coach Clarke was named a semi-finalist for the National High School Strength Coach of the Year in 2007 by, American Football Monthly.
Metrifit Video Testimonial
We asked Brian Clarke, Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator/Wellness Dept. Chair at Noblesville High School a number of questions based on his experience of using Metrifit with over 600 student athletes.
