Clark was a four-time NCAA Qualifier at 165 pounds for Ohio State, earning All-American honors in each of his final two seasons. He placed sixth at the 2003 NCAA Championships and then took fifth in 2004. He won 134 career bouts for the Buckeyes and was a two-time runner-up at the Big Ten championships. Clark will work primarily with the Mountain Hawks' middleweights in addition to his LVAC duties.
"This is a great addition for us," said Strobel, the 2006 EIWA Coach of the Year who is entering his 12th season. "I've been impressed with John since I first saw him wrestle for Ohio State. He is good on his feat, he is good on the mat, and he brings a lot to Lehigh with his previous coaching experience. "
A native of Canton, N.Y., Clark earned his degree in sociology from Ohio State in 2004 and worked for a year in sales before joining McCoy's staff at Stanford.
"I am honored to be part of the rich Lehigh wrestling tradition," said Clark. "With the supporting staff, wrestlers and exceptional fans we look forward to having great success at Lehigh.
As head coach of the LVAC, Clark will be responsible for planning and promoting LVAC clinics in both folkstyle and freestyle for young wrestlers ages 10-17 and will serve as head coach for the annual clinics run by the club.
Clark comes from an accomplished wrestling family. His older brother Mitch is a former NCAA Champion for Ohio State and is currently on the coaching staff at Cornell. Younger brother Charlie is entering his junior year on the Buckeyes wrestling team.
Strobel's coaching staff now consists of Clark, and assistant coaches Tim Dernlan and Jon Trenge, who were hired last month. Lehigh, the five-time defending EIWA team champions, return seven NCAA Qualifiers as well as the nation's top recruiting class in 2006-07.
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