GENEVA, N.Y.—Patrick Clark, a volunteer assistant coach for Hobart and William Smith tennis since 2025, has been named head coach of William Smith tennis, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian Miller announced.
 
"We're thrilled to introduce Patrick as the next head coach of William Smith tennis," said Liz Dennison, deputy athletic director. "He brings a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to leadership, a clear vision for the future of our program, and a strong understanding of what it takes to empower our student-athletes to thrive. We are confident he will foster an environment that supports their success both on the court and in all aspects of their HWS experience."
 
Clark has been a collegiate coach for more than a decade. In 10 seasons as an assistant for the men's tennis team at his alma mater, Gustavus Adolphus, he helped the Gusties secure nine Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships and nine NCAA tournament bids, advancing to the round of 16 seven times and the quarterfinals twice. Clark mentored 14 All-Americans and three individual national champions.
 
Clark also spent one season as the assistant coach for the men's and women's tennis teams at Elmhurst. That year, the Bluejays' men's team won the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin regular season and tournament championships.
 
As a student-athlete, Clark was a three-time All-MIAC selection on the tennis team. Playing primarily at No. 2 in both singles and doubles, he went 55-25 in singles and 49-33 in doubles. Clark helped the Gusties capture three MIAC Championships and three NCAA tournament bids, reaching the national quarterfinals in 2009.
 
"I'm honored and excited to be the next head coach of William Smith tennis," Clark said. "I want to thank Brian Miller, Liz Dennison, and the entire search committee for their confidence in me and for the opportunity to build on the proud tradition of William Smith tennis.

"Throughout my career as a player and coach, I learned from legendary coaches Steve Wilkinson and Tommy Valentini who instilled how to control the controllables of the 'Three Crowns,' hard work, positive attitude and sportsmanship. I'm going to bring this same philosophy to the Herons."
 
Clark earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Gustavus Adolphus in 2012. He earned a master's degree in social work from Minnesota State, Mankato in 2020.
 
Clark will also serve as an assistant coach for Hobart tennis. His official start date is Nov. 2.