Dordt University Women's Track and Field
Dordt University (Dordt) · Sioux Center, Iowa · Private nonprofit university
Dordt University Women's Track and Field coaches
Coaches at Dordt University who recruit Women's Track and Field, head coach first.
The program
Where Dordt University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Great Plains Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- godordt.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 70% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Dordt University in Sioux Center.
- Location
- Sioux Center, Iowa
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Christian Reformed Church
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- dordt.edu
About Dordt University Women's Track and Field
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Craig Heynen, the Head Coach - Long Jump & Triple Jump, leads the Dordt University Women's Track and Field staff of 8 coaches, verified October 2026. Dordt University (Dordt) competes in NAIA Women's Track and Field as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. By event, Chris Ellens coaches Pole Vault and Jesse Veenstra coaches 1600m Run and 3200m Run. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Dordt University is a small private school in Sioux Center, Iowa with 1,952 undergraduates, a 68% acceptance rate and an average net price of $27,925 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Dordt University Women's Track and Field
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Craig Heynen, the Head Coach - Long Jump & Triple Jump and Chris Ellens, the Pole Vault Coach. Dordt University has 8 coaches for Women's Track and Field, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your PRs in your events, with links to verified results in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude race or attempt video from recent meets, with the link near the top so Craig can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Dordt University typically score 1070–1330 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Dordt University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Email Coach Craig Heynen at Dordt University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach CraigHow track and field recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Dordt University Women's Track and Field FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Dordt University NAIA?
Yes. Dordt University competes in NAIA Women's Track and Field, in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Is Dordt University public or private?
Dordt University is a private nonprofit school in Sioux Center, Iowa.
What conference is Dordt University Women's Track and Field in?
The Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Does Dordt University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Track and Field?
Dordt University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Dordt University Women's Track and Field have?
8 coaches, led by Craig Heynen, the Head Coach - Long Jump & Triple Jump.
Who is the head coach of Dordt University Women's Track and Field?
Craig Heynen is the Head Coach - Long Jump & Triple Jump.
When can Dordt University Women's Track and Field coaches contact recruits?
NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Dordt University Women's Track and Field?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Dordt University cost?
In-state tuition is $36,400 and out-of-state tuition is $36,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,925.
What is the Dordt University acceptance rate?
68% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Dordt University?
Admitted students typically score 1070–1330 on the SAT and 21–29 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Dordt University Women's Track and Field coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
