Jim Clements, Head Coach - Kutztown

Inside the Headset with the AFCA

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Jim Clements, the Head Coach at Kutztown University. With over a decade of sustained success and a recent honor as the 2024 AFCA Division II Regional Coach of the Year, Coach Clements shares:

• His journey into coaching and professional growth

• Strategies for building strong programs and coaching staffs

• The value of staying connected within the coaching community

Entering his 11th season, Coach Clements has led Kutztown to an incredible 10 consecutive winning seasons, including an 11-1 record in 2024. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with coaching wisdom, leadership advice, and practical takeaways for coaches at every level.

📖 Episode Highlights:

• 1:25 Introduction

• 3:15 Starting as a student assistant at Widener

• 8:54 Coaching high school and returning to alma mater

• 14:16 Including family in career decisions

• 28:49 Benefits of JV programs

• 42:02 Building a winning culture at Kutztown

• 55:40 Honored as 2024 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year

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💬 Connect with Coach Clements and KU Football:

• Twitter: @KUHC_Clements

• KU Football: @KUBearsFootball

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