Dr. Darin Keizer
@darinkeizer
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Director of Athletics at Dordt University • Director of Coaching for Transformation @CfTCACE • Aiming to inspire and train leaders
Joined January 2013
Behind every Saturday game is a small army making it happen. From the field crew clearing snow, to our game day and sports info teams keeping everything running — you make it all possible. We see you. We appreciate you. #DefenderNation #DefenderWay
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Dordt women's xc claimed the GPAC team title with a near-perfect score of 17 points Corinne Braun individual champ DU- 8 runners finish in the top 10 and all 10 Dordt runners placed among the top-14. https://t.co/nylUsvjlhZ
godordt.com
The Dordt University women's cross country team delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 GPAC Cross Country Championships, claiming the team title with a near-perfect score of 17 points at...
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The #BestoftheBest Demonstrate #Faithfulness “Athletes sniff out inconsistencies and disingenuous leadership. Demonstrate authentic leadership by following Jesus faithfully.” How are you staying faithful to your calling and living your faith in front of your athletes? #CfT
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5/10 💥 The #BestoftheBest Build #Connections “The Best of the Best Coaches connect before they correct. Transformation begins with trust.” How do you build connection beyond the game? #CfT #CoachingExcellence #CoachtoConnect #buildingtrust
@swchssports
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3/10 💥 The #BestoftheBest are #Consistent. “The Best of the Best Coaches don’t rise to the occasion…they fall back on their consistency (standards).” Where does your consistency show up the most for your athletes? #CfT #CoachingExcellence #UnseenHours #DailyDiscipline
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1/10 ✴️The #BestoftheBest know how to cast #Vision The Best of the Best see who their players can become before the players see it themselves “What could you do today to inspire untapped potential in one of your athletes today?” #CfT #CoachingExcellence
#LeadTheRightWay
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Top-4 sweep by Defenders and 8 out of top 9 on the way to a 16 point total and the women's race team championship at Mount Marty.
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When we lead with gratitude—it changes not only how we perform, but how we worship. Faith isn’t a footnote—it’s the foundation. Excellence isn’t about ego—it’s about stewardship. Competition isn’t about pride—it’s about praise.
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Coaches and Athletic Directors Three ways to make a difference: -Lead with faith and mentorship that builds character -Create a team culture rooted in respect, discipline, and purpose -Support their overall well-being—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
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#CfT Conference Notes: 1/10 AD’s & Coaches face difficult situations… if you haven’t yet, you will soon. Consider these three things: 1What is the next right thing ? 2What can only I do ? 3Who needs to be protected ? Learn More: https://t.co/qVGifWVgqY
coachingfortransformation.org
Align the mission of your athletic department with the mission of your institution so that coaches and athletes alike can perform with more intentionality and achieve greater success.
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Great perspective from @DordtFB head coach Joel Penner on the trajectory of the program, including the team's first-ever win against Northwestern on Saturday. @dordtdefenders enters the month with a 3-0 record! More from the Defenders at 6 on @kcautv. @GPACSports x @NAIAFBALL
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Honored to spend a few days with this amazing group of pros. 🧠📈 @darinkeizer @jon_c_young @ThorBenson5 @derekkeizer @CoachThomps @DanDeWitt_NLA @nebellefeuille @koek77 @CfTCACE
Iron Sharpens Iron ⚔️ Thank you to this group of athletic professionals for attending the 2025 #CfT Conference in Minnesota at @swchssports
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What a game. Watch the highlight a second time a second time and look at the crowd. @nwc_fb side a sea of red. End Zone packed. @DordtFB side packed. 5-6 deep on all the fences. @NAIAFootballVSN @NAIAFBALL @GPACSports fantastic support of naia football in Iowa by both fan bases
end zone POV of the play that changed everything @DordtFB @NAIA @GPACSports
#DefenderWay #FootballNews #NAIA #GPAC #Highlight
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DORDT WINS DIFFERENT! #15 Dordt picked up their first ever win over #14 Northwestern on Saturday night. The Defenders would dig out of a 17-0 hole on their way to a 1-point victory. @DordtFB
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Dordt defeats Northwestern in football for the first time in program history.
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History made in Orange City 🏈⚔️ Dordt rallies with a 93-yard drive in the final minutes to nip Northwestern 21-20 ! 🔥 Strickfaden: 245 yds, 2 TD 🔥 Beal: 5 rec, 89 yds, TD 🛡️ Defense: 2 key stops late Full recap & stats ⬇️
godordt.com
Dordt rallied late to claim a 21-20 road win over Northwestern in Great Plains Athletic Conference play on Saturday night at De Valois Stadium. The Defenders overcame three turnovers in the first...
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end zone POV of the play that changed everything @DordtFB @NAIA @GPACSports
#DefenderWay #FootballNews #NAIA #GPAC #Highlight
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