The 2003 Yale University captain, Clarke returned to coach for five seasons on the Bulldog staff. As a senior, she helped lead Yale to an Ivy Championship and the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament and was named IWLCA / US Lacrosse Regional Second Team All-American. She also earned multiple All-Ivy honors during her career.
Over the last 15 years Clarissa has helped high school players both at Nor'easter and various high school programs successfully navigate the ever changing college recruiting scene. She lives in Madison, CT with her family.