Chris Clark was recently named golf coach at East Central Community College, announced Warriors athletic director Chris Harris.

    Clark is a former golf standout at ECCC, where he received MACJC All-State honors as a freshman in 1983-84 and was also recognized as state medalist. He was chosen on the NJCAA All-Region 23 Team in 1984-85.

    Clark is following in the footsteps of his father, Joe Clark, who led the ECCC golf program for 30 of his 34 years on staff. He retired as golf coach in 2001.

    In addition to responsibilities as golf coach, Clark will continue to serve the College as workforce development coordinator, a position he has held since fall 2002.

    A graduate of Decatur High School, Clark holds an associate’s degree in business administration from ECCC and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.