Varsity Head Coach: Shannon McClellen
Coach McClellen is a graduate of Clear Creek High School, where she competed in both volleyball and softball. She continued her volleyball career at Lee College, playing at the collegiate level before earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Houston–Clear Lake. She currently teaches mathematics and credit recovery courses.
Coach McClellen is in her 26th year of teaching and coaching. She began her career at Clear Creek High School, where she spent 11 years coaching volleyball and softball. Since 2012, she has served as the Head Volleyball Coach at Clear Springs High School, where she has built one of the most successful programs in the region. Her varsity record currently stands at 380–201.
Throughout her career, Coach McClellen has been recognized multiple times for her leadership and impact on the sport. She is a seven-time District 24-6A Coach of the Year and has also been honored as Galveston County Coach of the Year.
Under her leadership, the Clear Springs volleyball program has made the state playoffs 12 times, earned five district championships, and advanced to the regional final four on four occasions. The program continues to grow stronger each year, both in competitiveness and player development.
In her 14 years at Clear Springs, 52 players have received opportunities to play volleyball at the collegiate level, a testament to Coach McClellen’s dedication to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. She remains committed to continuing the program’s tradition of excellence and setting new records in the years ahead.
Coach McClellen credits much of her success to the unwavering support of her family—her husband, Ryan, and their daughter, Clara—who can often be found in the stands cheering on the team.
JV Coach: Lindsay Clark
Lindsay Clark grew up in Crosby and graduated from Crosby High School where she played volleyball. After high school she went to Texas Tech University where she got her Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition with a minor in Kinesiology. She is starting her 6th year teaching and 5th year coaching. She coached the Freshman team at Crosby High School for 3 years before joining Clear Springs and coached the Freshman B Team last year.
Freshman A Coach: Kendall Howard
Freshman B Coach: Trinity Atkins
Athletic Trainer: Kara Foster
Kara Foster, ATC, LAT has been with Clear Springs High School since 2015. She has been a certified and licensed athletic trainer since 2003. She works with all the Clear Springs High School athletes to provide excellent medical coverage during competition and practices and to ensure proper safety when returning from an injury.
She graduated from Southern Utah University with a degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training. She then went on for her master’s degree from Boise State University; where she worked with multiple Division 1 athletes.
Upon completing at Boise State University, she worked with the New Mexico State University Aggies for 10 years overseeing majority of the women’s teams; primarily women’s basketball.
She is married to a wonderful husband, Bryan Foster, who supports all sports at Clear Springs High School. Together they are trying to raise their 3 fur babies to best of their ability; Maverick, Goose, and Teke!!