Dordt University

Knobloch begins his sixth year as an assistant coach within the Defenders football program. Knobloch will serve as the Tight Ends coach for the 2026 season after serving as the running backs coach for the last four seasons.

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Coaching Career:

• 2026 - present: Assistant Coach - Tight Ends, Dordt University
• 2025 - 2022: Assistant Coach - Running Backs, Dordt University
• 2012 - 2015: Assistant Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Northwestern College
• 2009-12: Assistant Coach - Offensive Line, Northwestern College
• 2007-09: Assistant Coach - Running Backs, Northwestern College

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Playing Career:

• played both in the secondary and outside linebacker for Northwestern College (Iowa) from 2006-09
• standout in four sports for West Lyon High School (2001-05)
  • played quarterback and safety for the Wildcats football team

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Education:

• B.A. in Elementary Education, 2009 - Northwestern College

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Family:

• married to Mel, who serves as the Head Coach of the Defenders Cheer & Dance Programs
• three children; Taryn, Mariah and Davis