Jeff Clark enters his fifth season on Greg Tonagel's staff at Indiana Wesleyan. Prior to the 2010-11 season, Clark was named associate head coach.

Since joining the staff in the 2006-2007 season, Clark has helped guide the Wildcats to four of the most successful seasons in school history. Clark has been on the bench for three Elite Eight runs in the NAIA National Tournament as well as a NCCAA National Championship season. Since he has been on staff, the Wildcats have posted a 112-29 record and have won three MCC regular season championships, the only three in school history.

Clark helped the Wildcats to another outstanding recruiting class while being named the Indiana Basketball News top NAIA assistant in each of the past three seasons. Clark is involved in all phases of Wildcat basketball but focuses on post player development and game preparation while serving as the recruiting coordinator. 


Prior to joining the Wildcat coaching staff, Clark had a four-year basketball career at Anderson (Ind.) University where he was a two-year captain and was twice named to the Academic All-Conference team. 



Considering his age, Clark has considerable international basketball experience. This past summer, Clark helped conduct a clinic in Macedonia to help the Macedonian Basketball Federation develop the skills of some of the national teams. He also worked closely with some of the national coaches to help them learn more about the game. During his playing career, Clark spent a summer in Russia playing basketball with Athletes in Action against Russian professional teams. Clark was also one of the founders of Anderson University's Athletes in Action chapter. 



Clark graduated magna cum laude from Anderson with a double major in Business Administration and Secondary Education. He will complete his Masters of Science Management in February. Clark and his wife Tiffany reside in Marion and are expecting their first child in March.

What they're saying about Coach Clark

"Jeff Clark is a great guy of character. If he came to recruit me, I would have four words for him: Where do I sign?"

-Ernie Johnson

NBA on TNT

"Jeff Clark is one of the brightest young college coaches in America! I have observed his work ethic and passion for the game since he was a player at Leo High and Anderson University. He is an excellent teacher, mentor and coach. I can think of no one better to entrust my son with than Jeff Clark of Indiana Wesleyan University."

-Reg Tisdale

Publisher of Indiana Basketball News

Aaron Butcher enters his second season on the bench at Indiana Wesleyan.

Butcher quickly worked his way up the coaching ladder at the high school level over the past few years, holding various positions at Manchester, Southwood and Northfield High Schools, including time as a varsity head coach this past year.

"I am extremely grateful for being given the opportunity to join the men's basketball staff at Indiana Wesleyan," says Coach Butcher. "What the current staff has been able to accomplish in the last 4 years in remarkable. I am looking forward to going to work and helping Wildcat basketball continue its success."

Butcher is a graduate of Wabash High School and was a guard at Ancilla College. He will complete his bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan in March. He is married to the former Allison Chittick and has a 2-year-old daughter, Kalli.

David Dimmich has been associated with Indiana Wesleyan Men's Basketball since his son Caleb played for the Wildcats from 1996-1999. Caleb holds three school records, the most notable being making 11 three point field goals in a single game. He scored 1,158 point in his shortened career at IWU before he died in a tragic farm accident in July of 1999. Caleb was awarded a posthumous Bachelor of Science degree by the university in 2005.

David, who attended Purdue University, works for the Wildcats in the areas of recruiting and player relations. He has worked extensively to build relationships with all members of the Wildcat program. In the summer of 2008, David traveled with the Wildcats to the Dominican Republic.

David has been married to his wife Kristin since 1975. The reside in West Lafayette near their son Zachary, daughter in law Landra and recent grandson Branson.

Fred Hodson begins his fourth season on the Indiana Wesleyan basketball staff.

Hodson, a former Wildcat player, is no stranger to Grant County basketball. During his IWU career from 1988-91, Hodson scored 1,856 points, which currently places him fourth on the all time IWU scoring list. He previously held the record for career 3-point field goals made. Hodson received All Conference awards in 1989, 1990, and 1991. He also received NAIA All-District and NCCAA All-District awards in 1990 and 1991.

Upon graduating from Indiana Wesleyan in 1992, Hodson began his coaching career at Lakeview Christian. After three seasons of coaching the JV, Hodson accepted the head varsity coaching position. Over the past 18 years, Hodson has accumulated 16 years of coaching experience, including four as a varsity head coach in Indiana and Tennessee. Before taking a break from coaching to pursue his Masters Degree through Indiana Wesleyan, he was an assistant varsity coach and head JV coach at Mississinewa High School, his alma mater.

"Coach Tonagel has embraced and upheld the philosophy and spirit of Indiana Wesleyan University," says Coach Hodson. Coach Tonagel's leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence is contagious and inspiring. Coaches Tonagel and Clark require the same of themselves as they do of their players, only the best and nothing less. God has provided this opportunity and it is a privilege to be connected with IWU, once again, and Coach Tonagel."

Coach Hodson's primary responsibilities include assisting in practice, working with the guards, scouting, and recruiting. With over 15 years of individual instruction, Hodson has come to be known as "the Shot Doctor."

Hodson lives in Jonesboro and teaches elementary Physical Education at Westview and Northview Elementary, which are a part of the Mississinewa Community Schools.