Jordan continues to rack up Coach of the Year honors

It would be safe to assume that Clarksville High's Jeff Jordan is one of the most decorated coaches that this city has ever produced.

In addition to the handful of coach of the year awards he's won as a longtime wrestling coach at CHS, he's won the past four straight coach of the year awards for girls soccer, that included two state championships.

Last year, Jordan added to his hardware by earning the coach of the year award for boys soccer as well. And to eliminate maybe the worst-kept secret in town after this spring season ended last month, Jordan has once again been named The Leaf-Chronicle All Area Soccer Coach of the Year.

"It's really a honor and I don't take it for granted but this isn't about me," Jordan said. "It's always been about the kids and their hard work and effort. They make me look greater than what I am."

The award is voted on by The Leaf sports staff while the All Area Soccer Team is selected by the area athletics directors.

"I think the kids have responded to me because I care about them enough to push them," he said. "I want them to see their goals and dreams come true. And if you have a proven track record, that helps."

Last year, Clarksville High captured the regular season District 10 crown for the first time in the previous five years. This year, the Wildcats took it a step further, winning both the regular season and district tournament titles while earning a Region 5 title game berth and a Class AAA sectional appearance.

"We scored in every game that we won or loss," Jordan said. "Not everyone can say that. It shows consistency on offense and although we had our moments where we didn't play as well, our effort was never a question."

Jordan seems to have the midas touch at CHS. He took over a struggling wrestling program in the early 1990s and turned it into a state power, winning a state dual title in 2000.

He took over a struggling girls soccer program five years ago and within a few years had it playing in the state championship game. Now he's trying to accomplish the same on the boys' side.

"If there's a magic touch, it's belief in your players," he said. "There's not much else there is. You can teach technique and skill but if you don't believe in them, they won't believe in themselves and then you're nowhere."

Reach Prep writer George Robinson at georgerobinson@theleafchronicle.com or (931) 245-0747 and on Twitter @Cville_Sports.