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Dordt University

Chris Ellens

Chris Ellens

  • Title
    Pole Vault Coach

Hired in the summer of 2023, Ellens begins his fourth year as an assistant coach for the Dordt University track and field program. Ellens serves as the pole vault coach.

  • B.S. - Dordt University, Social Work and Business Administration, 2020
  • M.A. - Dordt University, Social Work

Coaching Career:

  • 2023 - present - Assistant Coach - Pole Vault, Dordt University
  • 2021-22 - Graduate Assistant Coach - Cross Country / Track and Field, Dordt University

Coaching Notes (Pole Vault):

  • 2025:
    • six athletes earned all-conference honors
  • 2024:
    • three athletes earned all-conference honors
  • 2023:
    • one athlete earned all-conference honors

Athletic Background:

  • competed in both track and field and cross country for the Defenders
  • ran for a NAIA National Championship qualifying team in 2018
  • part of a GPAC championship squad