Defender Discussions

Tyson Reitsma talks about his soccer career, a coaching transition; what drew him to Dordt and what's ahead when he graduates in May!

Dordt Senior Thomas McCullough reflects on the path from Ravenna, Michigan to Dordt, what he remembers about his campus visits as a high school student and those who have impacted him while at Dordt.

Ellie Dokter takes a few minutes to recap her time at Dordt and what's ahead for her as she graduates at the semester break.

The Dordt Athletic Comms staff talks travel, soccer, volleyball, golf, hockey, living vicariously through Izzy's travels, a football game and more on this week's Defender Discussions Staff Edition.

Did we play HORSE this week? We look back at a dramatic volleyball win over DWU and a weekend of cross country, football, volleyball, golf and more!

Dordt senior soccer player Hayden Jennett talks about coming to Iowa from Arizona, the soccer program, experiencing a coaching change and the approaching GPAC season.

Dordt senior Abby Worthy speaks with us about balancing med school applications, undergrad work and soccer.

Dordt soccer coach Payton Chitwood reflects on the non-conference season and previews the GPAC opener with Midland

Derek Paup | Football Senior | September 11, 2025

The Dordt Athletic Communication staff takes a look at a big football win, volleyball going 1-1 and the staff's HORSE series update, plus much, much, more!

Dordt senior offensive lineman Joel Akers recaps his time at Dordt and what's ahead.

The Dordt Athletic Communication Staff gathers for its weekly recap and look ahead to next week!

The Dordt Athletic Communication Staff talks through the activity of last week and what's coming up as August ends.

Dordt women's soccer coach Payton Chitwood recaps the weekend trip and preparation for the coming week.

Dordt volleyball coach Jacki Smith recaps the weekend and previews the season.

The displaced Dordt Athletic Communication Staff talks about the opening of the 2025-26 school year!

Defender Discussions | Alexa Kopaska | Senior Softball Player | May 8, 2025

Defender Discussions | Staff Edition | May 8, 2025

Defender Discussions | Chloe Kreuz | Softball | Single Season Hits/RBI Record holder | May 7, 2025

Lauren Steenstra | Softball | Single Season Home Run Recordholder | May 6, 2025

Defender Discussions | Jared Hughes Baseball Player | April 30, 2025

Defender Discussions | Brady Fergen Men's Volleyball | April 24, 2025

Defender Discussions | April 24 Staff Edition

Defender Discussions | Lukas Van Groningen | Men's Volleyball | April 22, 2025

Defender Discussions | Men's Volleyball Player | Andres Guzman | April 21, 2025

Defender Discussions | Staff Edition | April 18, 2025

Defender Discussions | Women's Basketball Hayden Heimensen | April 15, 2025

Defender Discussions | Women's Basketball Player Janie Van Donge | April 14, 2025

Defender Discussions | Xavier Van Beek | April 12, 2025

Defender Discussions | Bryce Coppock | April 11, 2025

Defender Discussions | Staff Edition | April 10, 2025

Defender Discussions | Basketball Player Tyler Prins | April 9, 2025

Defender Discussions | Tyson Boer Men's Basketball Senior | April 6, 2025

Recently named women's soccer coach Payton Chitwood talks about the transition, his vision for the program and what's ahead for the team | April 7, 2025

Defender Discussions | Connor Raiche Senior Hockey Player | April 4, 2025

Defender Discussions | Noah Wilmes | Hockey Senior | April 2, 2025

Defender Discussions | Staff Edition | April 3, 2025

Defender Discussions | Luke Rankin | Senior Basketball Player | April 2, 2025

Defender Discussions | Bill Harmsen | 2025 Recap

Defender Discussions | Staff Edition | March 27, 2025

Defender Discussions | Basketball Coach Brian Van Haaften | March 27, 2025

Defender Discussions | Hockey Coach Tyler Morgan | March 27, 2025

Bill Harmsen | Postgame Interview | Bethel March 24, 2025

Defender Discussions | Bill Harmsen | Langston Postgame March 20

Defender Discussions | Staff Edition | Thursday, March 20

Defender Discussions | Women's Basketball Coach Bill Harmsen | NAIA Preview

Defender Discussions | Staff Edition | March 13, 2025

Defender Discussions | Women's Basketball | Bill Harmsen Previews the NAIA 1st and 2nd Rounds

Defender Discussions | Men's Basketball | Brian Van Haaften Previews the NAIA 1st and 2nd Rounds

The Dordt Athletic Communication staff talks about NAIA National Track; GPAC and NAIA Basketball, Hockey's MACHA Championship; Men's Volleyball, Cheer and Dance Championships; Baseball and Softball

Defender hockey coach Tyler Morgan talks about the MACHA Championship and the berth in the ACHA National Championship field.