Ron Clarke

DEFENSIVE LINE

Coach Ron Clarke is entering his seventh season on staff with Staples Football. Coach Clarke is in his second season leading the Defensive Line. Under his guidance, the 2023 Staples Defensive Line saw massive improvement while Charley Leahy earned a spot on the All-State team. Coach Clarke has had four sons go through the Staples Football Program. Sean Clarke (2020 Captain) now plays Tight End at Richmond while Owen Clarke (2020 Captain) now plays Defensive End at Brown University. The former Fairfield University Baseball player has coached Baseball as well and has served on the Board for Westport Youth Baseball as well as serving in a variety of roles for the Gridiron Club, Staples Rugby and the Staples Matmen.