Mary Klinger

Mary Klinger is a prominent figure in athletics at Rutgers Preparatory School, holding multiple significant roles:

Professional Positions

Mary Klinger serves as the Director of Athletics at Rutgers Preparatory School, a position she has held since September 1984.3 In addition to her administrative role, she is also the Head Coach of the Varsity Girls Basketball team.12

Coaching Career

Klinger has had an illustrious coaching career spanning over four decades:

• She has been coaching at Rutgers Prep for her entire 37-year career.4
• In January 2023, she achieved her 700th career win, becoming only the seventh coach in New Jersey state history to reach this milestone.4
• Her coaching achievements include capturing 10 Prep B state championships and 5 Somerset County Tournament titles.5

Recognition

Klinger's excellence in coaching has been recognized at the national level. In January 2023, she was named one of the 23 National Coaches of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).7

Coaching Philosophy

Coach Klinger is known for emphasizing fair play and teamwork. Her passion and love for the game are evident at all levels of her coaching, contributing to the success of her teams over her 40+ year career.6

Education

Mary Klinger holds a B.S. from Douglass College at Rutgers University.1

Her long-standing commitment to Rutgers Preparatory School and her impressive achievements in coaching have made Mary Klinger a respected figure in high school athletics, particularly in girls' basketball.