Steve Clark  Asst. Coach Steven Clark completed his 17th season as the head men’s soccer coach at Wesley College, with an overall record of 188-137-19. The 2007 edition of the men’s soccer team finished with an overall record of 7-11-1, but posted an impressive 5-3 mark in its first season in the competitive Capital Athletic Conference. The squad also advanced to the semifinals of the CAC tournament in dramatic fashion, taking a shootout from St. Mary’s (Md.), 5-4, after the two teams played to a 1-1 tie through two overtimes. Born in London, England, it was August 1990 when Steve Clark arrived to take over a Wesley soccer team that had won only eight games in four years. Arriving with just a backpack, one suitcase and a passion for soccer he gave the team organization and hope. Despite a 6-0 loss in the first match the team improved to earn a 9-9-1 record. "I will always remember that first match, we had one shot from 40 yards and that was as close to scoring as we came," said Coach Clark, "then at the other end our keeper was sensational and his reward was conceding six goals and a broken nose with five minutes remaining." Fortunately everyone moved forward. Coach Clark was named ESAC Coach of the Year in what was to be the ESAC conferences last year. For Clark there are other rewards gained from an association with Wesley Soccer "we have provided many with the opportunity to tour England and for those who have that chance to experience our (“British”) culture, see the sights, EPL matches and sample the cuisine, the tours have been regarded as a great success. Many of the senior players have since moved on to coaching and are adding their own personality and skills to the experience gained at Wesley to further promote the sport. It is the friendships created as part of Wesley Soccer that for me is great to be part of. Finally it is rewarding to see the players through their development, through graduation and then to socialize with them as Alumni. “ The native of London, England, Clark holds an English Football Association Coaching License. He graduated from Manchester University, England in 1982 with an honors degree in Management Science. He received his Master’s in Education in 1990 from Frostburg State University, Maryland, where he also served as an assistant soccer coach. Clark lives with his wife Lisa and two beautiful daughters Gabrielle and Devon in Wye Mills, Maryland. KEITH SHORT ASST. Coach.