Clarion Athletics

Carol Clay came to Clarion University in 1974, taught in the Health and Physical Education Department; and was responsible for developing the great tradition of women's swimming at Clarion through 1979. Clarion first fielded a women's swimming team in 1976, the first year of the. PSAC Championships, and Clay led the Eagles to the title in their first season. ·Not only did Clay organize an outstanding program in the conference, she also led Clarion's women's swimming team to AlAW Division II National Titles in 1977 and 1978. She coached 47 All-Americans during her tenure. Clay also served as the women's tennis coach from 1976-79. A native of York, PA and a 1964 graduate of York Suburban High, she earned a B.S. degree from West Chester in 1972.