Berea College

Jeff McClain began his tenure as the Assistant Coach of the Women's Basketball team prior to the 2013-14 season and was named Associate Head Coach at the start of the 2022-23 season.  Originally from Hickman, Ky., McClain played one season at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Mo., before transferring to Murray State University.  He earned the Racer Hustle Award his junior season, appearing in all 36 games off the MSU bench, and had a critical blocked shot late in the Racers’ NCAA tournament win over Vanderbilt. McClain started all 32 games his senior season and led the squad in field goal percentage (.583).  In all, he appeared in 99 games at MSU, ending his career with 525 points and 458 rebounds.  Following his senior season, McClain was given the Popeye Jones – Mr. MSU Award, presented annually to the student-athlete who displays excellence in all areas on and off the court.

Jeff has been the head of recruiting for the past seven seasons as the women’s basketball team has brought in several very good recruiting classes. Jeff also plays a huge role in developing scouting reports, defensive game planning, and player development for post players. During his time at Berea College, Jeff has assisted in obtaining a record of 159-62.
  
After graduating with a degree in Sociology, McClain started working for the Madison County school system, where he coached middle school boys’ basketball.  Jeff is currently employed by Madison County Board of Education as a special education teacher. Jeff is currently pursuing his principalship. Jeff married Erin Day in 2012 and, during the summer months, together,  they coach a team associated with Kentucky Premier, a Nike-sponsored team co-founded by Head Coach Trent Milby. They continue working to provide their players with opportunities to gain exposure while matching up with some of the best talent in the country.
 
 He and his wife, Erin, have two sons, Jalen and Jaren, and one daughter, Emlyn, reside in Richmond.