Dordt University

Hired in June 2024, Eshelman begins his second year as the Defenders' head coach. He served as an assistant in the program since the 2020 season (4 years). 

Education: 

• M.A. - Sport Leadership and Education from Dordt University, 2021
• B. A. - Communication from Central Christian, 2019

Coaching Career:

• 2025-present: Head Coach, Dordt University
• 2020 - 2024: Assistant Coach, Dordt University 
• Assistant Coach, Arkansas Baptist College
• Assistant Coach, SUNY Cobleskill
• 2019: Coach in the Puerto Rico Collegiate
• 2018: Coach in the Mid Atlantic Collegiate League
• 2017: Associate Head Coach 19U Wichita Aviators in 2017.

Honors / Accolades/Highlights: 

• Coached Dordt to 18 wins (4th most in program history)
• split a doubleheader with National Championship field qualifier Briar Cliff late in the season
• three Defenders were named all-conference 
• 11 Defenders received NAIA Scholar Athlete recognition
• four Defenders named CSC Academic All-District  

Eshelman's Record (Year-by-Year):

• 2025: 18-32 overall/7-21 GPAC (10th)

Eshelman Says:

“Coaching at Dordt provides an incredible opportunity to positively impact the lives of our student-athletes. My hope is that through the game of baseball, I can influence our players to grow as servant leaders, strive for excellence in academics and athletics, and glorify God through all that they do.”


June 23, 2025