LEAVENWORTH — Amber Clark, head flag football coach at the University of Saint Mary here, will be honored with the Hallmark Cards Leadership Award at the 2025 Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns & McDonnell on Feb. 4. This distinguished recognition, announced by WIN for KC on Jan. 15, celebrates Clark’s unwavering dedication to advancing opportunities for women and girls in football and her exemplary leadership both on and off the field.
Clark, a former track athlete at the University of North Carolina and a two-time gold medalist with USA Football’s U.S. National Team, has played an instrumental role in breaking barriers for women in football. Since joining the University of Saint Mary, she has been a trailblazer, coaching one of the first-ever NAIA women’s flag football programs and inspiring countless student-athletes to pursue their passions in sports.
“Amber Clark exemplifies the very best of what it means to be a leader,” said Eric Mayes, managing director of high performance and national teams at USA Football. “Her passion and advocacy for expanding opportunities for women in football have left an indelible mark on the sport. Amber’s work continues to inspire athletes across the country while elevating the profile of women’s football on the global stage.”
The Hallmark Cards Leadership Award, one of six honors presented at the annual Women’s Sports Awards, celebrates individuals who embody exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing women in sports.
For more information on the 2025 Women’s Sports Awards, visit the website at: WINforKC.org.
