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The Defender Way
The Defender Way summarizes our athletic department's commitments and approach to competitive athletics. Our approach is based on Romans 12:1: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This is your true and proper worship."
The four points of The Defender Way:
We are committed to the Great Commission and cultural mandate.
We are committed to equipping student-athletes to be servant leaders.
We are committed to the academic development of all student-athletes.
We are committed to the pursuit of championships.
Athletic Teams at Dordt
Baseball
Basketball
Cheer
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
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Volleyball
Basketball
Cheer
Cross Country
Dance
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Swimming
Volleyball
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Ready to join the Defenders? Our teams are always looking for students with outstanding athletic talents and character. Follow the link to complete a recruitment form for your sport. Once we hear from you, a Dordt recruiter will get in touch.
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Jeff Zomer
Head Softball Coach
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Mike Byker
Director of Athletics Communications
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Brian Van Haaften
Head Men's Basketball Coach
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Bill Harmsen
Coach
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Nate Wolf
Coach
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Mel Knobloch
Head Dance & Cheer Coach
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Joel Penner
Head Football Coach
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Jon Crane
Men's & Women's Golf Coach
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Tyler Morgan
Director of Ice Facilities & Programming & Head Hockey Coach
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Ian Eshelman
Head Baseball coach
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Craig Heynen
Professor of Kinesiology
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Chad Hanson
Coach
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Jacki Smith
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
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Mason Youngblood
Head Swim Coach
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Avery Koopmans
Assistant Swim Coach
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Defender Gold Club
The mission of the Defender Gold Club is to promote interest and support for
Dordt athletics
while providing an enriching experience for student-athletes.
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Dordt Sports Camps & Clinics
Dordt Sports Camps & Clinics provide successful skill instruction for the sport of your choice. We create a productive and enjoyable learning environment through positive feedback, quality repetitions, competitive games, and an energetic and knowledgeable camp coaching staff. We're excited to work with you this year!
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