Clark enters his first season with the Vikings as the running backs coach. The past two years, Clark was the Offensive Coordinator at the University of Dubuque.
In 2018, Clark coached for a year at Division I, Stephen F. Austin University and served as the offensive line coach. Prior to SFA, he spent the last five seasons on the Illinois State coaching staff, including the last two as co-offensive coordinator. As an assistant coach for the Redbirds, Clark served as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. During Clark’s tenure at Illinois State, the Redbird’s offensive line was a model of consistency. He assisted with leading Illinois State to three FCS appearances from 2014-16 including his offensive line setup at the Redbird’s run to the 2014 FCS title game in Frisco, Texas.
The Redbird offensive line was a key factor in Illinois State’s historic success in 2014 and helped to set 15 single-season school records. Illinois State finished the season ranked in the top 10 nationally in rushing yards per game (241.3 yards) and ninth in scoring offense (38.3 points).
As a student-athlete, Clark competed for Simpson College from 1991-1994. Clark started behind center for three years and was a two-year starter at third base for the Storm’s baseball team. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education at Simpson College in 1995.
Clark is a member of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and the Iowa High School Football Association. His brother, Derrik, played football at Iowa state and his brother, Dallas, was an All-American tight end at Iowa before putting together an 11-year career in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens.
Dan and his wife, Kristin, have two sons, Drew and Jace, and a daughter Paetyn.
