Clay Hendrix

Clay Hendrix
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamFurman
ConferenceSoCon
Record54–37
Biographical details
Born (1963-07-16) July 16, 1963 (age 61)
Commerce, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
1982–1985Furman
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1986–1987NC State (GA)
1988–2000Furman (OL)
2001–2007Furman (AHC/OL)
2007–2009Air Force (OL)
2010–2016Air Force (AHC/OL)
2017–presentFurman
Head coaching record
Overall54–37
Tournaments3–4 (NCAA D-I playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2 SoCon (2018, 2023)
Awards
2x SoCon Coach of the Year (2017, 2023)

Clay Hendrix (born July 16, 1963) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Furman University, a position he assumed in December 2016. Known for his extremely disciplined offensive lines, Clay notably served as offensive line coach and offensive coordinator at the United States Air Force Academy, helping lead them to four Commander-in-Chief Titles, nine bowl games, and the 2015 Mountain West Championship Game. In all, Hendrix has coached and mentored over 200+ student-athletes and military officers who went on to numerous professional ranks.


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