Derek Clark was hired as the Director of Athletic Performance and Wellness in August of 2024. Derek is a licensed athletic trainer and master sports performance coach, holding multiple certifications in sports medicine and performance. With a career spanning over two decades, he has honed his expertise in managing athletes’ health along with their daily mental, emotional and physical stresses.

His journey began as the Assistant Football Athletic Trainer and Coordinator of Reconditioning at the University of Nebraska and most recently was the Head Athletic Trainer, Director of Athletic Performance and Assistant Athletic Director for the Quaker Valley School District and remains an athletic medicine and sports performance consultant for the Quakers.

Derek is also the founder of Grizz Athletic Performance and Recovery, a pioneering company dedicated to sports performance, injury rehabilitation, and recovery. Derek is dedicated to nurturing the physical and mental growth of athletes of all ages, incorporating holistic recovery strategies and treatments to support their overall development.