Clarence Yancey - Staff Directory

Clarence Yancey

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Assistant Strength Coach
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Clarence Yancey is in his 8th season of college football strength and conditioning.

He got his start in strength and conditioning working with various age groups ranging from youth athletes to professional athletes in the private sector.

Clarence is in his second stint with Louisville Football, having previously coached on the 2019 staff that helped turn around the team from a 2-10 record the previous year to an 8-5 record with a Music City Bowl Championship.

After the 2019 Louisville Football Season, Clarence coached for the University of Houston Football team for the next three seasons. At the University of Houston, Clarence oversaw weight room maintenance, weight loss programming, Perch velocity based training data and assisted with various other areas. The three seasons at Houston were highlighted by a 12-2 record the 2021 season with an appearance in the American Athletic Conference Championship and a bowl game win against SEC opponent Auburn.

The three Houston teams saw a lot of individual success as well, having 10 draft picks over those three years with many of those players still in the NFL.

Upon returning to UofL in 2023, Clarence's roles include overseeing daily training set up, weight room maintenance, intern responsibilities and altered training programming. Each of the three seasons have included 9+ win seasons with numerous team and individual awards.

Clarence earned his M.S and B.S in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science from the University of Louisville and holds CSCCa, CSCS and First Aid/CPR & AED certificatons. He is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, where he met his wife Jamisha.