Clinger, a three time All-Ohio Capital Conference Defenseman, two time All-Ohio Defenseman and team captain at Hilliard Darby High School in Ohio began his college career at Ohio State under the direction of Coach Mike Breschi. Clinger left Ohio State to serve an LDS Mission in Honduras for two years then transferred to BYU where Clinger was a team captain and earned All-Conference and All-America recognition.
Personal
Grew up in Hilliard, Ohio
Eagle Scout
Served Mission in Honduras, San Pedro Sula from 2008-2010
Wife Hannah (4 years) and Daughter Olivia (2 Years)
Education
Hilliard Darby High School
BYU BS in Psychology with an emphasis is Social Psychology (Research in Athletic Leadership and Team Captains)
Playing Awards
- 2005, 2006, & 2007 All-Ohio Capital Conference Defensemen
- 2006 & 2007 All-Ohio Defensemen
- 2006 & 2007 Team MVP and Team Captain
- 2014 BYU Team Captain
- 2014 RMLC All-Conference LSM
- 2014 MCLA All-American LSM
Coaching Experience
- 2004-2007 Head Coach 1st and 2nd grade elementary team
- 2012-2015 BYU Summer Camp Director
- 2011-2016 Head/Assistant Coach for multiple Utah Valley Club teams including the Jolly Rogers, Patriot Starz, and Possession Lacrosse
- 2017 Assistant Coach Timpview High School
- 2018-2020 Defensive Coordinator, BYU