The UCF soccer group is coping with the sudden lack of its offensive line coach, Shawn Clark, who died Sunday evening, the group introduced.
Clark was 50.
“Shawn was a lot greater than a coach,” head coach Scott Frost stated in a press release. “He was a outstanding man, husband, and father who cared deeply about his gamers and workers. The response of our gamers and coaches to the information this morning is a testomony to Shawn’s character and the influence he had on each life that he touched. He was cherished.
“Our ideas and prayers are along with his spouse, Jonelle, and kids, Giana and Braxton. We’re right here to help them and can proceed to maintain them in our hearts and prayers.”
The precise reason for demise was not revealed.
He had been hospitalized on Sept. 9 attributable to a medical emergency and was in steady situation earlier than dying “unexpectedly” Sunday evening.
Clark was in his first season with UCF after serving as Appalachian State’s head coach for 5 seasons.
“We’re heartbroken by Shawn’s passing,” UCF vice chairman and director of athletics Terry Mohajir stated. “He introduced ardour, integrity, and a real love for individuals to every part he did. Shawn might be remembered not just for his influence on the sport of soccer, but in addition for the relationships he constructed and the instance he set as a husband and father. Our deepest condolences exit to his spouse and kids throughout this troublesome time.”
Clark beforehand performed at App State as an offensive lineman and was a two-time All-American.
In his teaching profession, he had stops at Jap Kentucky, Purdue and Kent State earlier than returning to App State.
“I’m so unhappy,” ESPN faculty soccer reported Marty Smith posted on X. “Shawn Clark was an expensive buddy and brother. We shared 1,000,000 laughs and plenty of tears. He was the very best type of man: caring, hardworking, and infinitely loyal. He invited me to App coaches fellowship conferences across the campfire in Boone. He displayed a replica of ‘By no means Settle’ prominently in his workplace, alongside his household pictures. We have been likeminded in myriad methods. Prayers to his household and all he touched. Relaxation in peace, my brother.”
Clark is survived by his spouse, Jonelle, and their two youngsters, Giana and Braxton.
UCF has began the 12 months 3-0, most lately beating Invoice Belichick’s North Carolina 34-9 on Saturday.
