Hope International University

Coach Jon Clasen joined the Hope International University coaching staff in 2008 as an assistant coach to former head coach Greg Pappas. Clasen remained after Pappas’ departure following the 2008-09 season and has worked as part of coach Bill Czech’s staff since Czech came on board in 2009-10. The Royals have posted a 192-130 record during Clasen’s ten seasons at Hope International. Beginning in the 2017-18 season, Coach Clasen serves as the associate head coach of men's basketball.

The Royals have made six consecutive appearances in Kansas City at the NAIA National Tournament and three trips to the GSAC Tournament Finals after six straight GSAC Semifinal appearances. HIU has appeared in the second round of the NAIA Tournament three times and made the Semifinals in 2014-15.

In addition to his role with men's basketball, Clasen serves as the Eligibilty Coordinator for the athletic department and also heads the game management staff for the Royals. Clasen also worked as head JV and assistant Varsity basketball coach at Western High School in Anaheim from 2009-2014.

Clasen graduated from HIU in 2006 with his Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and received his Master’s in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia Irvine in 2011. Clasen and his wife Elizabeth have been married since 2003.