Kalamazoo College Women's Basketball

Ryan Clark was introduced as Kalamazoo College's head women's basketball coach on August 29, 2023. Career at Kalamazoo College In 2024-25, Clark's second year as head coach, led Kalamazoo to its best record and best conference finish since 2017-18 Previous Coaching Experience Clark returned to his alma mater with ten years of college coaching experience. Clark started as a graduate assistant with Central Michigan University's men's program for one season (2011-12) before becoming an assistant men's coach at Alma College in 2012. After six years as an assistant, Clark was named the head women's basketball coach at Alma in 2018. He transitioned to the head men's basketball coach position in 2019 and led that program for three seasons. As head women's basketball coach at Alma, Clark coached the team to a 10-win turnaround and its best season since 2003-04 with a record of 15-12 (9-7 MIAA). During his time as head coach, Clark oversaw all aspects of each program, including areas such as recruiting, fundraising, camp organization and alumni relations. As an assistant with the men's program at Alma, Clark helped lead the 2015-16 team to a 24-7 record, a No. 6 national ranking, the program's first league tournament championship and first NCAA III Tournament appearance, culminating in a trip to the Final 8. He also served Alma as an assistant strength and conditioning coach from 2016-18 and athletics camp liaison from 2018-22. College Experience / Playing Career Clark graduated from Kalamazoo College in 2011 after playing basketball for the Hornets all four years. An All-MIAA Second Team selection as a junior and senior, Clark finished his career with 1,073 and 451 rebounds. His 178 career 3-pointers ranks third in school history. His 67 3-pointers in 2011 was a school record at the time, but is currently the third-highest in a season at K. A two-time MIAA Player of the Week, Clark also recorded four career double-doubles. He earned a master's degree from Central Michigan University in 2013. Quoting Coach Clark "I'm excited and thankful to have this opportunity to coach a great group of driven student-athletes," Clark said at the time of his hire. "The opportunity to do so at my alma mater is extra special. It was apparent that this team is a close-knit group that is passionate about Kalamazoo and determined to improve. Being a women's basketball player at Kalamazoo College presents a unique mixture of high-academic opportunities with a highly competitive athletic experience. We will build our culture around those who exhibit high character, selflessness and a relentless work ethic."  

Tyler Stewart '11 joined the Kalamazoo College coaching staff in the fall of 2023. Playing for the Kalamazoo men's basketball team from 2007-11, coach Stewart played in 85 games with 70 starts in his career. His best season came during his senior year when he averaged 6.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. He ended his career with 422 points, 260 rebounds, and 174 assists in his four seasons. He was also a captain and an NABC Honors Court member in his final two seasons. Coach Stewart began his coaching career by being an assistant coach for the Kalamazoo men's team for the 2011-12 season. After that season, he turned his focus to his professional career as an attorney, where he is now an attorney and partner at DeMent and Marquardt, PLC in Kalamazoo. His areas of expertise are in estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate, and real estate. After graduating from Kalamazoo with a degree in economics in 2011, coach Stewart received his law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2015. He resides in Kalamazoo with his spouse, Kate Welke, who also graduated from Kalamazoo in 2012.