Clay Hendrix

Clay Hendrix
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamFurman
ConferenceSoCon
Record60–43
Biographical details
Born (1963-07-16) July 16, 1963
Commerce, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
1982–1985Furman
PositionOffensive lineman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1986–1987NC State (GA)
1988–2000Furman (OL)
2001–2007Furman (AHC/OL)
2007–2009Air Force (co-OC/OL)
2010–2013Air Force (co-OC/AHC/OL)
2014–2016Air Force (AHC/OL)
2017–presentFurman
Head coaching record
Overall60–43
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.