2012 Memphis Spring Sports A s s i s t a n t C o a c h C l ay G r e e n e
Assistant Coach Zach Clark Zach Clark
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Year at Memphis: ................................ 1st Birthdate: .....................................Nov. 10 Hometown: ....................Cleveland, Tenn. Alma Mater: .................. Tennessee, 2001 Wife: . ..........................................Heather Children:................................ A.J., Katelyn
Year at Memphis: ...............................2nd Birthdate: ........................................July 7 Hometown: ....................... Bartlett, Tenn. Alma Mater: ....................Memphis, 2009
College Highlights
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Clay Greene begins his first season as assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at the University of Memphis. Greene joins head coach Daron Schoenrock after six seasons at East Tennessee State University. While at ETSU, the Bucs claimed a program-best 36 wins in 2011 and narrowly missed out on an NCAA Tournament bid. The 2010 season saw several offensive records broken under the guidance of Greene as the Bucs secured program records for runs scored (503), hits (724), home runs (93), doubles (142) and RBI (471). In 2011, the ETSU offense led the nation with 86 home runs in 57 games played. Under the tutelage of Greene, the Bucs posted top-five marks in home runs in three of his six seasons at ETSU (2008, 2010, and 2011). Greene coached two-time All-American Paul Hoilman and first team All-American Bo Reeder while at ETSU, the fifth and sixth All-Americans in ETSU program history. Prior to his stint at ETSU, Greene spent three seasons at the University of Tennessee as an assistant, helping guide the Volunteers to the College World Series in 2005. Prior to his coaching career, Greene also played for Tennessee from 1996-97 and spent four seasons playing professionally in the San Francisco farm system. Greene, who was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 1997, played four seasons in the minor leagues. He
Academic Background
University of Tennessee Bachelor’s Degree Sport Management, 2001
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began his career with Salem-Keizer in the short-season Northwest League before spending two seasons with Bakersfield and a final pro season with the San Jose Giants in the Class A Advanced California League from 1998-2000. He also spent two years coaching at the Thunder Baseball School in Knoxville, Tenn., helping teach youngsters the fundamentals of the game. As a Vol, Greene helped Tennessee to back-to-back NCAA Regionals in 1996 and 1997. The center fielder led the nation and set a then-school-record with 54 stolen bases during his senior campaign. He finished his two-year career with a .318 average, eight home runs and 87 stolen bases. He also reeled off a 14-game hitting streak during his final season, while swiping a Southeastern Conference single-game record six bases in seven attempts against MTSU. A native of Cleveland, Tenn., he helped lead Cleveland High School to a district title and a runner-up finish in the regional during his senior campaign. He also established a school record for stolen bases in a season with 37. He earned his degree in sport management from the University of Tennessee in 2001. Greene is married to the former Heather Redecker, who played soccer at the University of Tennessee from 199699. The couple has a son, AJ (5) and a daughter, Katelyn (2).
A three-year letterwinner for Schoenrock’s Tigers from 2007-09, Zach Clark begins his second season as an assistant and camps coordinator for the Memphis baseball team. “I am thrilled to have a former Tiger on our coaching staff,” said Schoenrock. “Zach was well-respected by his teammates for his work ethic, passion and knowledge of the game. This is the first step in what I feel will be a brilliant coaching career. He is a great addition to our staff.” Clark has spent the previous three summers as an assistant for the Bartlett High School summer team. In his first season as an assistant, Clark oversaw the infield defense for the Tigers that committed just 35 errors over 57 games. The 2011 squad set a school record with a .977 fielding percentage. Coming from a coaching background, Clark brings a wealth of knowledge to the Tiger coaching staff. Prior to returning to his alma mater, Clark served as the head coach for the 10year old Memphis Tigers. His father Phil, a TBCA and M-Club Hall of Famer, is one of the most prominent coaches in the State of Tennessee with 12 state championship appearance, five state titles and one national championship. Phil lettered at Memphis from 1977-78. Zach Clark saw action as a reserve in 22 games as a Tiger. He scored four
Greene’s Coaching Experience Years 2003-06 2006-11 2012-present
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University Tennessee East Tennessee State Memphis
University of Memphis
Three-Year Letterwinner at Memphis Helped Tigers to program record .977 fielding percentage in 2011
University of Memphis Bachelor’s Degree Political Science, 2009
runs and earned three walks. The Bartlett, Tenn., native received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Memphis in May, 2009.
Clark’s Coaching Experience Years 2011 2012-present
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East Tennessee State led nation in home runs (86). Recruited and coached AllAmericans Paul Hoilman and Bo Reeder.
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