Austin Clark Retires After 43 Years at Baylor School

Austin Clark retired from Baylor School after 43 years, reflecting on his impactful career as a basketball coach and assistant dean. He cherished the memories and relationships formed, emphasizing the importance of ethics, loyalty, and hard work in sports. Clark, who coached the Red Raiders to the state title game twice and was named Chattanooga's high school coach of the year six times, voiced concerns about the current focus on NIL in athletics, lamenting a lack of loyalty among players. He recounted a personal story of prioritizing his commitment to a coach over a scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky, showcasing his values. In retirement, Clark looks forward to golfing and spending time with his family.

His legacy at Baylor includes instilling principles of sportsmanship and teamwork in his players.