KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Coach's corner is a weekly segment where fans get acquainted with Kutztown University head coaches. Our second coach in the spotlight is Golden Bears football coach Jim Clements.
 
Clements took over the program in 2014, entering his seventh season on campus this fall. He has achieved winning seasons in each of his six seasons at the helm of the Golden Bears, the first KU head coach in program history to open his career with consecutive winning seasons. Clements holds a 48-20 record (.706) at Kutztown and a 34-9 mark (.791) in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. He ranks second at KU in career wins and holds the best winning percentage among any coach in program history. Clements received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a certification in secondary education from Widener in 1996, and earned a master's in secondary education from Widener in 2001.
 
What makes Kutztown University the destination to be a coach? "Great Location. Southeastern Pa., is my home. I grew up in the Philadelphia region, so it is great being close to family and friends."
 
Favorite place on campus and/or in town? "Andre Reed Stadium on campus, Letterman's diner off campus."
 
Why did you get into coaching? "I love teaching and competing to be the best."
 
Favorite memory as a coach and athlete? "Winning the league championship and getting to the playoffs my senior year in college. As a coach here at KU, beating IUP for a second straight year [in 2015] at their place after being down by 21 points at halftime."
 
What are any gameday rituals? "None really. Just winning."
 
Favorite professional team and/or player? "Team is the Philadelphia Eagles. Player is Reggie White."
 
If you weren't coaching, what would you be doing? "Teaching."
 
Favorite thing(s) to do outside of coaching? "Spending time with my family and working outside in the yard."
 
Any sports heroes growing up? "Dr J (Julius Erving, Sixers), Mike Schmidt (Phillies) and Wilbert Montgomery (Eagles)."
 
Favorite movie and tv show? "Movie is Jaws. For TV show, Game of Thrones or any HBO series, really. Most are good."
 
What advice would you give prospective collegiate student-athletes? "Be a great teammate and balance your academics. It's about the team and having fun."
 
Any inspirational quotes you've heard that stays with you? "Surround yourself with good people and good things will happen."