Bio

Josh Printz is in his sixth year as Clarke's head women's soccer coach and his third year as the Director of Men's and Women's Soccer for the Pride. 

A native of Hudson, Ohio, Printz came to Clarke from the University of Northern Iowa, where he served as an assistant women's soccer coach since 2011 and helped lead the Panthers to a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinal appearance and consecutive postseason berths.

Printz served as the head varsity boys' soccer coach at Cedar Falls High School for seven years.  He was named the 2013 recipient of the Mississippi Valley Coach of the Year Award and is the program's winningest coach. Printz guided the Tigers to a state tournament appearance and his teams consistently ranked in the state's Top 10 rankings.

While at UNI, Printz was actively involved in the Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Association in Cedar Falls from 2010 to 2015, serving in various roles in the organization.

Printz holds a USSF "B" License, an NSCAA Premier Diploma and an NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma. 

Printz received bachelor of arts degrees in management information systems and in leisure youth and human services with an emphasis in programming from Northern Iowa, and is working toward his master of arts degree in leisure community management from Northern Iowa.