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RICHMOND, Ind. - Indiana University East graduate Jason Clark has returned to Red Wolf Nation as the school's new esports coach.

Clark began his duties in February 2022.

"I’m excited to be a Red Wolf again,” Clark said. “IU East is where I had some of the biggest growth as a person, and I’m looking forward to being a part of that experience for students starting on their path to be Red Wolves.”

"My vision for esports at IU East is to be a student-focused, diverse and inclusive program that not only focuses on the competition but also on the creative side of esports.”

VIDEO: Meet IU East esports coach Jason Clark

Clark previously served as Director of Esports for Richmond Community Schools, a short drive across town from IU East. Clark organized the development of an esports arena, gaming computers and peripherals with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. He founded and built a high school esports program with 108 student participants with three competing teams in League of Legends, Overwatch, and Fortnite.

His esports resume most recently includes a role as a New School Mentor for Indiana High School Esports, where he supported schools in developing and maintaining esports programs in the state of Indiana and developed working relationships with most high schools with esports programs in eastern Indiana

Clark also served as the esports adviser for Columbia (Mo.) Public Schools. He assisted Zero Gen Apparel in developing an esports tournament that brought in schools from seven states.

Clark completed his Bachelor of Science in Political Science at IU East in 2014. He was a member of no fewer than six student organizations and was IU East's Homecoming King in 2013. He earned his Master of Arts in Teaching at Earlham College in 2016.

IU East's varsity esports program began competition this school year. IU East is fielding teams in Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. this spring.

Clark’s message to prospective esports students: "Students in esports have an opportunity to shape a program that reflects not only on IU East but themselves as competitors and creators. Come ready to develop and work on a vision for a program and yourself.”

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT JASON CLARK

“Jason brings to us the experience of running a high school esports program as well as local connections to the esports community. When you are starting a program, you are always looking for someone that can make an immediate impact, and we think Jason can do that." - Joe Griffin, Indiana University East Director of Athletics

"Jason is everything that's right about scholastic esports. He's a student-first advocate in education, doing whatever he can to provide amazing opportunities to others. I couldn't think of a better fit for the IU East community than Coach Clark!" - Dylan Gentilcore, Carmel High School esports

“I’m excited to have Jason back in Richmond. His energy and creativity will be a great asset for IU East esports. I’m looking forward to watching the program flourish. Go Red Wolves!” - Jeremy Hill, who worked with Clark during his time with the Richmond High School esports program