Casey Clausen, the soccer coach at Bishop Alemany for the final seven seasons, mentioned Friday he’s stepping down from his alma mater. The Warriors misplaced their first-round Southern Part Division 9 playoff recreation to Sonora on Thursday night time, ending their season at 5-6.
Clausen, a former Tennessee quarterback who was a star highschool participant with brothers Rick and Jimmy, was the pinnacle coach at Calabasas earlier than coming to Alemany, the place Rick was an assistant coach for him. It’s been a troublesome interval for the Clausen household after Rick’s spouse died of most cancers. There’s plenty of nieces and nephews in want of help.
“I have no idea what the future holds,” Casey mentioned. “It’s been a tough time for our family. I’m thankful for the opportunity to coach at my alma mater.”
Clausen additionally works within the insurance coverage enterprise and his father, Jim, was a profitable highschool coach at La Cañada. Each time he decides to return to teaching, he figures to be a candidate at plenty of locations.
He has helped quite a few gamers transfer on to the faculty ranks, together with USC quarterback Miller Moss.
