Head Coach
Brian Van Haaften
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Van Haaften | Head Coach Men's Basketball | brian.vanhaaften@dordt.edu |
| JD Boer | Assistant Coach | jd.boer@dordt.edu |
| Drew Edwards | Graduate Assistant Coach | drew.edwards@dordt.edu |
| Lindsay Hoogendoorn | Athletic Trainer | lindsay.hoogendoorn@dordt.edu |
About Dordt University Basketball
You're weighing your options, and you want a program where you'll actually play meaningful minutes while earning a degree that matters. Dordt University offers exactly that balance, honest competition in the Great Plains Athletic Conference without the pressure of a massive basketball factory. Head coach Brian Van Haaften builds rosters around player development and a genuine commitment to your growth both on and off the court. At the NAIA level, you'll face solid competition that prepares you for the next step, whether that's professional basketball or life after the game. The pace is faster than high school, the talent is concentrated, and coaches invest real time in helping you improve. Sioux Center isn't a big city, but that's part of the appeal. You'll find a tight-knit campus community where basketball is valued but not all-consuming. Your teammates will push you in practice; your professors will know your name; and your coaching staff will have bandwidth to guide your development as a player and person. If you're ready to compete at a higher level and want a coach who'll give you honest feedback and real playing opportunities, Dordt's program deserves serious consideration. This is where consistent work translates into floor time and measurable improvement. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$25,944/yr
Grad rate
72%
Enrollment
1,597
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,944 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $27,498 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $23,796 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,449 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,438 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,170 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,597
- Average net price
- $25,944 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,040 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,040 / year
- Graduation rate
- 72%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Plains Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Briar Cliff University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $27,472 |
Concordia University
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Location Seward, NE | Enrollment 1,283 | Avg. net price $24,521 |
Dakota Wesleyan University
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Location Mitchell, SD | Enrollment 670 | Avg. net price $24,039 |
Doane University
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Location , NE | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $28,885 |
Dordt University
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Location Sioux Center, IA | Enrollment 1,597 | Avg. net price $25,944 |
Hastings College
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Location Hastings, NE | Enrollment 891 | Avg. net price $22,320 |
Midland University
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Location Fremont, NE | Enrollment 1,159 | Avg. net price $24,320 |
Morningside University
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 1,163 | Avg. net price $23,505 |
Mount Marty University
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Location Yankton, SD | Enrollment 697 | Avg. net price $21,395 |
Northwestern College
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Location Orange City, IA | Enrollment 1,175 | Avg. net price $24,716 |
Presentation College
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of Jamestown
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Location , ND | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,440 |
Waldorf University
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Location Forest City, IA | Enrollment 1,827 | Avg. net price $24,003 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dordt University NAIA?
Yes, Dordt University is an NAIA program in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dordt University men's basketball.
What conference is Dordt University in?
Dordt University competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dordt University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,944 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Dordt University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,597 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dordt University?
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Targeting Dordt University?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.