Clarke comes to TCU from Northern Colorado where she was the head assistant coach from 1992-1996. During her tenure at UNC, the Bears reached the Elite Eight three out four years including a third place finish in 1994, a fourth place finish in 1993, and a fifth place finish in 1992.
While at Northern Colorado, Clarke was in charge of recruiting and assisted in program development.
Prior to coaching at UNC, Clarke served as assistant coach at Regis University where her teams finished fifth place in the Elite Eight Championships in each of her two years at the school. Clarke is currently active in volleyball on and off the court. She has been involved with the USVB Junior Elite program and has served as administrative assistant at the AVCA national convention the past six years.
Clarke earned her bachelor's degree in physical education and health in 1980 from Easter Illinois University. While at Northern Colorado, Clarke earned her master's degree in Sports Administration in 1996.