Neva Clark

Neva Clark is a recent graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she had one of the most decorated careers in program history. Neva finished her career as the winningest player in Chattanooga Beach Volleyball history with 76 career wins and competed primarily in the No. 1 position throughout her collegiate career. She was a three-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year and three-time OVC Pair of the Year, becoming the first player in conference history to earn both honors three times. She was also an All-OVC First Team selection all four years and helped lead Chattanooga to two NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship appearances and two Ohio Valley Conference Championships, winning both the regular season and conference tournament titles.

Neva began playing beach volleyball at S3 Volleyball in the 9th grade, where she developed her passion for the sport and built the foundation that led her to compete at the Division I level. During her collegiate career, she returned to S3 each year to coach and mentor the next generation of athletes, gaining over four years of coaching experience while still competing at Chattanooga.

Neva is now a year-round coach with the S3 Volleyball family after moving back home to Georgia following her graduation. She provides training for athletes of all ages through private lessons, group training, and club practices. Through coaching, Neva has built strong relationships with her athletes and takes pride in serving as a mentor, helping prepare them for college both on and off the court. She is passionate about helping athletes build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and reach their full potential as players and individuals.

Neva graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance and also earned her Master of Science in Management during her time as a student-athlete.