Head Coach
Colton Kooima
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Colton Kooima | Head Coach | colton.kooima@nwciowa.edu |
| Ben Miller | Associate Head Coach | benjamin.miller@nwciowa.edu |
| Austin Schlatter | Assistant Coach / Junior Varsity | austin.schlatter@nwciowa.edu |
| Tristan Reed | Graduate Assistant | tristan.reed@nwciowa.edu |
| Kayla Tindall | Assistant Athletic Trainer | kayla.tindall@nwciowa.edu |
| Carter Aguilera | Head Athletic Performance Coach | carter.aguilera@nwciowa.edu |
About Northwestern College Basketball
You need to be ready before you arrive. Northwestern doesn't develop players from ground zero, it builds on foundation you've already built. Head coach Kris Korver runs a program that demands ball movement, defensive intensity, and basketball intelligence. The Great Plains Athletic Conference is competitive. Games won't wait for you to figure it out. You'll compete against programs that play fast, execute sets, and punish mistakes. Orange City, Iowa isn't a basketball factory, it's a place where committed players get better because the culture demands it. You'll practice against teammates who are serious about the game. You'll face conference opponents who know what they're doing. Korver expects guards who can handle pressure and forwards who can space the floor. He wants players who understand angles, spacing, and help defense. That's non-negotiable. The preparation gap between high school and NAIA ball is real. Players who show up unprepared regret it. Players who arrive sharp accelerate immediately. Your shooting consistency matters now. Your footwork matters now. Your conditioning matters now. Northwestern has a path for serious players, but you have to show up ready to compete from day one. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
NAIA programs can offer scholarships and a high level of competition in a smaller-school environment. Learn about NAIA basketball scholarships and how this division compares to JUCO options before finalizing your recruiting list.
What Recruits Should Know About NAIA Basketball
The Great Plains Athletic Conference operates within the NAIA, where scholarship opportunities exist but recruiting timelines and standards differ from NCAA programs. NAIA coaches recruit primarily through direct outreach, exposure events, and coach-to-coach referrals. Academic requirements are governed by the NAIA Eligibility Center, a separate process from the NCAA.
Northwestern College and its Great Plains Athletic Conference peers offer full and partial scholarships to players who fit their system. Smaller rosters mean more playing time for the right player, and NAIA programs regularly produce players who transfer up to D2 and D1. Getting evaluated starts with sending updated film and a clear academic transcript directly to the coaching staff.
How FCP Prepares Players for NAIA Programs Like Northwestern College
Getting evaluated by Northwestern College means your film has to arrive at the right time, when a coach has a roster need and is actively watching new prospects. FCP's post-graduate basketball program structures your development around exposure events coaches actually attend, producing film that showcases you against verifiable competition at the NAIA level.
Whether you're targeting Northwestern College or other NAIA programs, FCP gives you the competitive schedule, academic support, and direct coach connections to make your case. Apply to FCP and start building the profile that gets you evaluated.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Northwestern College.
Build the Profile Northwestern College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at NAIA programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Northwestern College use every recruiting cycle.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.