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Dordt University

Alex Durbin

Alex Durbin

Durbin was hired as the head coach of the Dordt women's soccer program in December of 2019 and begins his fifth season as the head of the program. He is the fifth coach in program history (1996). 

Education: 

  • M.A. - Dordt University, 2022
  • B. A. - Dordt University, 2019

Playing Career:

  • played four seasons for Dordt University, 2013-16
  • scored 36 career goals with 14 assists (86pts)
  • tied for second for goals scored in a single season (22)
  • tied for sixth for total points in a single season (47)
  • 2x all-conference (1st team in 2016, honorable mention in 2014)
  • played two seasons the USL League 2 Kaw Valley team (2018-19)
    • served as a team captain for the Sporting Kansas City affiliate at the semi-professional level

Coaching Career:

  • 2020 - present: Head Coach, Dordt University
  • 2019 - Assistant Coach, Dordt University Women's Soccer
  • 2019 - Head Coach, Western Christian High School
  • 2017-18  Assistant Coach, Dordt University men's/women's volleyball

Licensure:

  • United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National D Coaching License.

Honors / Accolades: 

  • guided the Defenders to the GPAC Championship match in 2023, its first title match appearance since 2008
  • led Dordt to its first postseason win since 2010 last year vs Morningside (3-2)
  • five Defenders earned all-conference honors in 2023, including GPAC Player of the Year, Karinna Tel
  • under Durbin's direction, Karinna Tel became the second NAIA All-American in program history
  • school record 19 Defenders received NAIA Scholar Athlete recognition
  • three Defenders were named CSC Academic All-District
  • one Defender (Karinna Tel) was named CSC Academic All-American
  • Dordt has qualified for the GPAC postseason tournament in each of the four seasons under Durbin's direction

Coaching Record (Year-by-Year):

  • Year Overall GPAC Finish
    2023 12-6-2 7-3-2 (T4th) GPAC Finals
    2022 10-7-2 6-4-2 (5th) GPAC Quarterfinals
    2021 10-8-1 5-6-1 (8th) GPAC Quarterfinals
    2020 6-8-2 5-5-2 (8th) GPAC Quarterfinals
    Totals:

Coaching Philosophy:  

We have been called as Christians, to love God and to love our neighbor. Through Dordt soccer, I want our athletes to be able to build meaningful, Christ-filled relationships on and off the pitch. I want each athlete who enters this program to grow as individuals who are invested in their faith, their team, their academics and their community.   As a coach, I believe that Christ has given me the ability, as well as passion to mentor and build lasting relationships with these athletes, foster an uplifting and encouraging women’s program, while helping each athlete flourish in their time at Dordt University.Â