The Midland Park Athletic Department proudly recognizes Frank Clark, head coach of the Panthers baseball program, who was named the 2025 New Jersey Baseball Coach of the Year. Coach Clark was formally honored on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the New Jersey State Coaches Association (NJSCA) Awards Dinner held at The Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey.
This statewide honor reflects Coach Clark’s leadership during a historic 2025 season for Midland Park baseball. Under his direction, the Panthers captured the North 1, Group 1 sectional championship, the first sectional title in program history, and finished the season with a 21–9–1 record while advancing to the Group 1 state final.
Coach Clark was recognized alongside coaches from across New Jersey at the NJSCA awards ceremony, which celebrates excellence in coaching, leadership, and sportsmanship. The award is presented in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and honors coaches whose programs reflect both competitive success and strong educational values.
For a full feature on Coach Clark’s 2025 baseball season and the official New Jersey Coach of the Year announcement, see the NJ.com article:
“Frank Clark of Midland Park is the N.J. Baseball Coach of the Year, 2025” — https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2025/06/frank-clark-of-midland-park-is-the-nj-baseball-coach-of-the-year-2025.html
The Midland Park Athletic Department congratulates Coach Clark on this well-deserved statewide recognition and thanks him for his continued dedication to Midland Park student-athletes and the baseball program.