No stranger to basketball at the University of North Florida and in Northeast Florida, former Osprey Charlsea Clark returns to UNF as assistant women’s basketball coach as announced by head coach Darrick Gibbs and staff.
“I’m so grateful to Coach Gibbs for this opportunity to rejoin the UNF women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach,” Clark said. “Coach Gibbs has established an amazing culture here, and I am so excited to get to work with these amazing players and staff. UNF is a special place and I’m thrilled to be an Osprey again.”
Career at a Glance
- Head Coach – Bishop Kenny High School (2015-2021)
- Director / Owner – Clark Basketball Academy, LLC (2016-2021)
- Player Skills Coach – Jacksonville Basketball Academy (2013-15)
- Director of Basketball Operations – UNF Women’s Basketball (2013-15)
Clark most recently served as the head girls basketball coach at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville. She led the BK Crusaders to a 112-62 mark over six seasons, which included four district championships, three regional championships, three FHSAA state final four appearances and two state runner-up finishes in 2020 and 2021. During that time, Bishop Kenny saw five players ink letters of intent to continue playing at the next level.
While at Bishop Kenny, Clark founded Clark Basketball Academy, LLC in 2016. Designed as an all-girls basketball academy, CBA has provided year-round skill development, summer camps, and AAU programs since its inception. Clark’s passion for skill development translated to impacting hundreds of youth, college and professional players over the years.
Clark’s first stint at UNF was between 2013 and 2015 when she served as the women’s basketball director of operations. In this role she coordinated team travel, oversaw video operations, facilitated fundraising and aided in day-to-day operations pertaining to the coaching staff and student-athletes.
Both of Clark’s degrees have been earned on the First Coast. Clark earned her master’s of education in educational leadership from UNF in 2015. In 2012 she completed her bachelor’s of arts in business administration from Flagler College. In St. Augustine she was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 3 squad and NCAA Division II Team for her performance on the women’s basketball team.
“I am really excited to add Charlsea to our staff,” head coach Darrick Gibbs said. “Her energy and passion are contagious, and what she has been able to accomplish at Bishop Kenny has been very impressive. We had a lot of great candidates for this position, but Charlsea’s attention to detail and commitment to development really set her apart. She is entrenched in the community and her expertise and knowledge will be a tremendous asset to our program.”
Bio Highlights
- Three-year starter and captain at Flagler College
- Married to high school sweetheart – David Clark (April 2016)
- From St. Augustine, FL – been in Jacksonville for the last eight years
- FACA 4A 2021 Coach of the Year; FACA 6A 2017-18 Coach of the Year
- Next Level Sports 2018-19 Coach of the Year
- Has had five players sign to play college basketball
- Coached 5 all area players and one 4A Player of the Year
- College stats: 80 games played, 64 starts, 8.4 PPG, 101 three-point field goals
- Nickname: Charlie
What They’re Saying
“Charlsea Clark is a rising star in the coaching profession. She is a tireless worker who is passionate and is a student of the game of basketball. Charlsea would be a complement to any staff. The qualities and attributes she displayed as a player and teammate have prepared her for this opportunity.”
Erika Lang-Montgomery
Assistant Coach – University of Florida
“The qualities we look for in a great coach are the ability to appropriately and effectively communicate, teach and connect well with each player. We also consider dependability, consistency and working well with peers to be just as valuable. Charlsea’s character has demonstrated these attributes routinely. She is a tireless worker who will be a tremendous asset at the next level.”
Sue Semrau
Head Coach – Florida State University
“I was fortunate enough to connect with Coach Clark through her work coaching one of our players in the offseason. What struck me was her willingness to collaborate with our coaches in a way that is uncommon. While displaying a clear love and passion for the game, she has a hunger to learn, develop her craft and she is an excellent developer of players. Coach Clark is high on my list of rising coaches.”
James Janssen
Associate Head Coach – Davidson College
“Charlsea was an outstanding player at Flagler College, but more importantly, her leadership qualities shone through even in her days as a collegiate athlete. Since that time she has proven how those qualities combined with her incredible work ethic and sharp intellect translate into coaching success. Her outstanding record at Bishop Kenny has been a result of the application of these traits, her love of her players and the game as well as the infusion of a great culture built on strong and solid personal values. Charlsea is a true rising star in the coaching rankings, and for all the right reasons.”
Jud Damon
Director of Athletics – Flagler College
