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Mat Clark

About Mat Clark

Mat has been the Strength and Conditioning coach for Track and Field and Cross Country at the University of Arkansas since 2014. During his tenure the Razorback Men's and Women's teams have won 7 NCAA team championships, including both the Men's and Women's team titles at the 2023 NCAA Indoor Championships, as well as the Women's Indoor team title in 2024.

Mat continues to train a group of professional track athletes preparing for the 2024 Olympics who make their home base at the University of Arkansas.

Mat holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Northern Iowa, a master's degree in physical education from the University of Arkansas and is certified through the NSCA and USAW.

Prior to Arkansas Mat competed in the decathlon at the University of Northern Iowa, earning 3 All-American honors, 4 USA Championships appearances, and a trip to the 2008 Olympic Trials.

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