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Dordt University

Kyle Lindbergh 2025

Kyle Lindbergh

Lindbergh is in his second year as the full-time Director of Athletic Development, a role where he works to fundraise for the needs of the athletic department and to assist coaches in fundraising for their respective programs. Lindbergh served as the Athletics Gift Officer and as the assistant men's basketball coach from 2018-24 prior to transitioning into the full-time Director of Athletic Development role.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science - Dordt University, 2014
  • Master of Science, Sport Management - Liberty University, 2016

Development Background:

  • 2024 - present: Director of Athletic Development, Dordt University
    • works to raise funds for the athletic department and their needs
    • assists coaches in fundraising for their respective programs
  • 2018 - 24: Athletics Gift Officer, Dordt University
    • oversaw the Defender Gold Club and other athletic fundraising activities
    • Defender Gold Club membership grew from 200 members in 2018 to over 3,000 in 2024

Coaching Background:

  • 2018 - 24: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Dordt University
    • overall record during the six years: 124-59
    • three straight NAIA National Tournament appearances
  • 2017 - 18: Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach, Dordt University
  • 2016 - 17: Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Sioux Falls O'Gorman H.S.

Athletic Career:

  • 2014 - 2016: played professionally for the Sterling Senators, State Basketball League - Western Australia
    • 2x All-Star
  • 2010 - 2014: Dordt University men's basketball
    • led the Defenders to three national tournaments
    • named NAIA All-American, 1st team in 2014
    • GPAC Player of the Year, 2014
    • 2x GPAC Defensive Player of the Year

Family:

  • married to Kara (Van Dyke)
  • lives in Sioux Center
  • four kids