Jon Clinard
Ringgold
Summary
Dynamic baseball coach with a proven track record as a player at Austin Peay State University and as a coach at eXposure Baseball, building a team with local athletes to national prestige. Expert in player development and game strategy, fostering talent through effective practice planning and mental training.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Baseball Player
Bradley Central High School
08.2004 - 08.2008
- 3-Year Varsity Baseball Starter.
- Three-time All-District 5-AAA selection and Chattanooga Times “Best of Preps”.
- Named to 2008 TBCA All-Region 3 squad as Shortstop and Pitcher.
- 2008 Steve Sloan Award Winner.
- Hold record for most complete games (pitching) in a single season.
Collegiate Baseball Player
Austin Peay State University
08.2008 - 06.2012
- 4-year starter under Head Coach Gary McClure.
- 2009: Freshman All-OVC Team (Shortstop), AD's Honor Roll.
- 2010: Second-Team All-OVC (2nd Base), AD’s Honor Roll.
- 2011: Preseason All-OVC (2nd Base), OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List, AD’s Honor Roll.
- 2012: OVC Steve Hamilton Sportsmanship Award Winner.
- Hold single season and career records for sacrifice hits.
- OVC Champion in 2011 and 2012 earning berths into NCAA Regional Tournaments in 2011 (Georgia Tech) and 2012 (Oregon).
Collegiate Baseball Player
Geneva Redwings
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Middle infielder for the Geneva Redwings of the New York Collegiate Baseball League.
Collegiate Baseball Player
Waynesboro Generals
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Middle infielder for the Waynesboro Generals of the Valley League.
Head Baseball Coach
Diamond Baseball Simcox Academy
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Coached 13U and 14U teams for former Tennessee Baseball Coach, Larry Simcox.
- Held tryouts and selected players from top talent around the Knoxville, TN area.
- Handled all uniform ordering, fee collection, etc.
Head Baseball Coach
Exposure Baseball
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Coached 18U team in the fall of 2014 for former Tennessee Tech coach Brandon Turner.
- Helped establish eXposure Baseball organization with Owner, Brandon Turner.
- Provide individual baseball instruction to student-athletes ranging from 7 to 18 years of age.
Head Baseball Coach
Exposure Baseball
12.2021 - Current
- Established a 7U baseball team in 2021, have developed local talent since then into a nationally ranked team.
- Have amassed a record of 136-47-3 between Spring of 2022 and May 5th, 2025.
- Ended 2024 season ranked #34 in the country by Perfect Game.
- Currently ranked #38 in the country by Perfect Game.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bradley Central High School
Cleveland05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Player development
- Game Strategy
- Mental Training
- Game preparation
- Team management
- Practice planning
- Schedule development
- Situational awareness
- Player conditioning
- Physical fitness
- Parent communication
- Administrative oversight
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach
Exposure Baseball
12.2021 - Current
Head Baseball Coach
Exposure Baseball
08.2014 - 03.2015
Head Baseball Coach
Diamond Baseball Simcox Academy
06.2013 - 07.2014
Collegiate Baseball Player
Waynesboro Generals
06.2010 - 08.2010
Collegiate Baseball Player
Geneva Redwings
06.2009 - 08.2009
Collegiate Baseball Player
Austin Peay State University
08.2008 - 06.2012
Baseball Player
Bradley Central High School
08.2004 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Bradley Central High School
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Austin Peay State University
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