Clint Long joined the Oregon State coaching staff as associate head coach in 2018. During his first year on the staff, Long helped lead the Beavers' to arguably the most successful season in program history. Oregon State went 11-6-3 on the year, and made the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in program history. The Beavers earned the second NCAA Tournament win in program history, topping SMU at Lorenz Field, and finished second in the Pac-12. Under his guidance, Sofiane Djeffal was honored as Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, while Don Tchilao made the all-conference first team. Prior to joining the Beavers, Long spent a year as an assistant coach at Otterbein University in Ohio and helped the Cardinals to a 19-3 record in 2017, including a 17-game winning streak. The team was among the top 25 nationally in Division II ranks the entire season, finishing No. 11, after capturing the league title and advancing to the NCAA "Sweet 16." Prior to Otterbein he served as an assistant coach for one season at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona, UC Merced, and Cal State-Stanislaus (CSUS).    Long was a goalkeeper at Oregon State before transferring to CSUS, where he was highly recognized with conference and national awards for his play. He later competed in the United State Soccer League and Premier Development League.  He possesses a bachelor's degree in communications from CSUS and is currently working towards a master's degree in business administration at Otterbein.