Dr. Nick Clarke began his role as Director, Varsity Performance Sport Sept. 1, 2020.
Clarke's role was then-newly created and one of a number of important initiatives outlined earlier this year by Vikes Athletics and Recreation.
Clarke first arrived in Victoria in 2013 to work with Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) as their Lead, Strength & Conditioning for the Rio Olympic quadrennial. During that time he became the Co-Lead, Strength and Conditioning for the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific. Since leaving RCA in 2017, he has held roles as a Sport Science consultant for Canada Soccer Association, Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Vikes and an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the school of Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education (EPHE). Clarke is also an active member of the Performance Advisory Council with Own the Podium.
Clarke is a demonstrated leader and system builder with a strong respect and passion for university research and education, positive student experience and performance sport. He boasts a strong commitment to advancing the Vikes culture of athletics in a fashion that aligns with expectations of safe sport and university priorities centred on diversity and equality. A committed lifelong learner and relationship builder, Clarke is passionate about strategy development.
Born in Tamworth, England, Clarke has his Sport and Exercise Science degree, along with his Bachelor of Science from the University of Bath, where he also played four years of rugby. He later obtained both his Master of Science (Kinesiology) and Ph.D. (Sport Science) from the University of Saskatchewan, where he participated in varsity soccer and track and field.
