Southwestern Christian athletic director Darin Keizer is heading dwelling.
Keizer, Southwest Christian's athletic director since 2014, was introduced Monday, Jan. 22, as the brand new athletic director for Dordt College, positioned in Sioux Heart, Iowa.
“I’ve been so blessed to be part of this superb neighborhood for the previous 10 years and have liked strolling alongside our athletes, coaches and households,” stated Keizer. “I’ll without end be grateful to the previous and current Southwest Christian households for the blessing they’ve been to me and my household.”
Keizer earned a bachelor's diploma in training from Dordt earlier than finishing a grasp's diploma in academic management from Dordt College in 2013. In December 2023, he accomplished his Ed.D. in Greater Schooling Management from Liberty College.
“It’s actually an honor to be a steward of the following chapter of Dordt College Athletics. I’m extremely grateful to Dr. Erik Hoekstra and the recruiting committee for his or her confidence in me and our shared imaginative and prescient for the longer term,” Keizer stated in a launch. “The College of Dordrecht is a particular place that has influenced me significantly. I’ve the chance to present again and serve in a manner that impacts the lives of many on campus and locally by Defender Athletics and the Defender Manner.”
In his 10 years at Southwest Christian, Keizer oversaw a serious growth of its athletic applications and amenities.
Southwest Christian not too long ago opened its new athletic advanced, the place Keizer oversaw fundraising and building of the brand new facility.
Throughout his time on the helm, Keizer helped Southwest Christian launch six new athletic applications, helped elevate $13 million for an $18 million growth in athletics and oversaw a employees of 80 coaches.
“Southwest Christian has been richly blessed by Dr. Keizer's management in our athletic program,” stated Head of Faculty Dan Beckering. “Throughout these years, Darin not solely elevated the dimensions and scope of the athletics program, however he additionally labored diligently to additional our dedication to educating college students by their athletic experiences. Darin might be missed right here at Southwest Christian, however we’re enthusiastic about his new alternative to guide at Dordt College.”
She participated in soccer and basketball whereas at Dordt College and later served as a graduate assistant for the ladies's basketball program. He additionally served as a member of the Dordt College Athletics Advisory Board.
“His expertise as an administrator and coach at varied ranges of competitors has helped hone his abilities and put together him to guide an athletic division that strives not just for aggressive success, but additionally for progress within the Christian improvement of student-athletes, teachers, and life preparation Christ-centered when their time at Dordt is over,” Dordt director of athletic communications Mike Byker stated.
“I’m excited to return and lead as Dordt is dedicated to managing a holistic athletics program with a Christ-centered strategy to creating coaches and athletes to influence the dominion by athletics,” Keizer stated. “As a Sioux Heart native and Dordt graduate, I’m excited to return with my household and proceed to maneuver Defender Athletics ahead. I can't wait to get began.”
