Coach AJ Clark brings a no-nonsense, high energy approach to the trenches as the Garden State Herd’s Defensive Line Coach.

His philosophy is rooted in toughness, technique, and trust three values that shape how his linemen play and how they carry themselves on and off the field.

Coach Clark demands that his defensive linemen be disruptive, disciplined, and detail oriented. Every rep matters. Whether it’s exploding off the snap, winning leverage battles, or pursuing the ball until the whistle, he expects his players to dominate the line of scrimmage with effort and precision.


He teaches his unit to:

• Master hand placement and pad level
• Read offensive line tendencies and schemes
• Stay gap-responsible and disciplined in assignments
• Play fast, physical, and with relentless pursuit

But more than anything, Coach Clark builds a mindset. His players know that the defensive line sets the tone for the entire defense. He pushes them to outwork, outsmart, and outlast their opponent every down.

With Coach Clark, it’s not just about sacks and tackles it’s about pride, purpose, and playing with heart.