This spring baseball fields are empty, stores are empty, churches are empty but 2000+ years ago the tomb was empty. Emptiness has brought us a life everlasting and for that I am forever grateful.
My family and I excited about the next chapter in our life at Dordt University. Thank you
@UofOAthletics
and the
@UOzarks
community for being a constant support and family for us over the last 5 years. It has been a pleasure serving the Ozarks community.
Our little dude made his way into the world early this morning. Thankful
@JaclynJaye
and baby Jax are healthy. Such a great reminder of Great God’s love for us is.
For 13 years as a college baseball player and coach I have been blessed to receive this text from my mom on opening “ And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men” col 3:23. A simple reminder that means the world!
Amazing first chapel for me as a member of the
@dordtuniversity
community. Nothing like 1500+ people praying over one place for one purpose at one time.
Great day at the office. Thank you to everyone along the way that played role in my development as a coach. Today was one I will never forget! Humbled by all of you who took time to reach and show your support. Thank you!
What a blessings to get back to work with our guys. The energy this morning was great.Can’t wait to get on the field this afternoon. Building the house brick by brick
#defendernation
First bullpens using
@FlightScopeBSBL
. Cant wait to get the info into
@BaseballCloudUS
. Thankful for such great resources to help our guys develop.
My first semester
@dordtuniversity
in the books.
@JaclynJaye
and I are thankful for all of you who supported us during our transition. Looking forward to some down time with family this coming week but can’t wait to get back to work with our guys
#defendernation
The energy for live at bats this morning was incredible! Two weeks till
@DordtBaseball
kicks the year off against
@RavenBaseball
. Can’t wait for our guys to take the field again!
Thankful that God’s perfect plan brought my family to NW Iowa!
@dordtuniversity
is a special place that is continually having Kingdom impact. Humbled that I get to be a small part of what is happening in our student-athletes lives.
#defenderway
“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2. My heart is heavy for so many...
Move in day is here! Exciting day for the new members of
@DordtBaseball
. Looking forward to seeing these young men engage in the
@dordtuniversity
campus and flourish in ways they could never have dreamed over the next four year.
No man or power on earth can provide the joy, safety, love, and peace we search for. There is only one King and Provider that satisfies all our needs
#KingJesus
Looking for future defenders down in the desert this weekend. Excited to work out 50+ club teams today and watch them compete over the next couple of days.
The events in this world are like a knuckleball right now and as Christians our job is not to worry about the twists and turns. Our job is to lean into Christ to be his light. Your words, actions and social media content could be the tool God use on someone’s heart for eternity.
It was cool taking the kids to the school that formed some of the most impactful relationships of my life. Jax and
@JaclynJaye
did an outstanding job as Mary and baby Jesus. As for me, my acting career started and finished today.
After having to navigate Covid and not being able to have our team meeting together last year it was a blessing to be able to meeting as a complete team together to kick off 2021-2022
This group of young men had a great fall and it has been a blessing building relationships with everyone of them. Finished off the semester with a Christmas party that was filled with lots of laughs and fellowship. Ready to go to work these men in the spring
#defendernation
Awesome group of young men. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for every one of these guys. Y’all made coming to yard everyday fun. Thank you!
#tweettweet
#searacoons
#losbanditos
Congrats to
@Nolan_C13
Who has been named the 2020 male recipient of the Jackie Robinson Scholarship by the Omaha Storm Chasers. He will be interviewed by
@1620theZone
Tuesday at 8:00am.
An indoor turf facility will be built in Sioux Center. Heritage Village will move to a new home at Tower Fields in central Sioux Center. Big decisions tonight from the City Council:
Two days in and it has been cool seeing this group begin to come together. Excited to see these young men continue to use the game of baseball to glorify God over the course of this year!
Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife and rockstar momma
@JaclynJaye
! Can’t believe that it has been 9 years of doing life together. Thankful the Lord made you perfectly for me.
As Christians if we are have been gifted with a talent we need to use with a relentless joy and intensity that could only be seen as worship to our Creator.
Great seeing the members of
@DordtBaseball
back on campus. Proud of the work they put in over break. Excited for the spring semester to get rolling tomorrow.
Thank you to everyone that came out to
@DordtBaseball
prospect camp today! Thank you to
@ICE_Esh15
@TrentRoose
and
@payton_stanford
for all the work they put in to make it happen. Great day with filled with talented young men doing what they love!
Congrats to my guy
@ICE_Esh15
and
@jordanharmelink
on their big day! Thankful for both of you and I look forward to seeing how the Lord continues to use both of you!
Awesome camp today! Thank you to all the young men that came and their parents for bringing them. Can’t wait to see these guys develop moving forward. Thank you
@payton_stanford
,
@TrentRoose
, and
@ICE_Esh15
for doing the work to provide a great experience for these players!
Want to wish
@TrentRoose
a happy birthday! I am thankful for all he does for
@DordtBaseball
. This dude is an outstanding man and I’m so glad I get to work with him everyday and call him my friend!
Laikyn is battling a little bug today and as I held her until she went down for a nap I went through all the emotions and desire for her to feel better that all parents have felt. This is how I image God feels when one of us is struggling and He wants us to just lean into Him.
Thankful for this rockstar mama and this sweet little girl. After almost 3 months of being apart we are excited to make our new house a home. God has given us more than we could have imagined
#finallytogether
What a night it was in Sioux City! Congrats to
@DordtWBB
and
@BillHarmsen
on a National Championship! Thank you for modeling how to compete in the name of Jesus for my daughters and every little girl that has watched you throughout the year
#defenderway
Happy birthday to my little dude. Can’t believe you are 2 already. Praying over you daily that you grow into a man that is a light for Christ and impacts those around you for eternity. Love ya Jax man.
Excited for this next chapter in Kim’s baseball career. I know the Lord is going to continue use him as a vessel to show others the love of Christ.
We will be watching from Iowa!
We've signed two rookie pitchers to the 2024 roster, in LHP Zach Grace (
@zachgrace_
) and RHP Gyeongju Kim.
Grace spent 2023 with
@RowanBaseball_
after a year at Wake Forest. Kim played with
@DordtBaseball
, where he spent three seasons.
📖:
#WildThings
Survived driving this uhaul with no air conditioning to North Carolina and officially moved into our new place. Cant wait to go to every college baseball game in the state this spring
Defenders take both games in the series!
Final Game 2: Dordt- 4, Dakota Wesleyan- 0
Next Game: Friday, April 8 - Sioux Center, Iowa - 3:00 vs. Mount Marty
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2. What a great reminder of how important loving, transparent and supportive are in our lives. Love and invest in those around you like Christ would.
Today was the ultimate reminder to use the time we have to live with the joy of Lord. Thank Coach for being living proof of that joy and loving like Christ called us too. I will continually strive to follow your lead. Your legacy will carry on through so many you have touched.
Thankful for the work that Coach Roose has put in developing a program for our young men when they are at home. Proud of our guys for making the choice daily to put in this program into practice. Can’t wait to watch the compete this spring
#defenderway
I can’t believe my little girl is 4 years old today. My prayer is that God continues to provide myself and
@JaclynJaye
the wisdom to raise her in way that brings glory to Him.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7. We serve a great God!
Grateful for these men. They embraced change and made me feel welcome from day 1. I know God has incredible things in store for each one of them
#defenderway
This little guy turns 1 today. Thankful God have given us Jaxson and my prayer is that God continues to provide myself and
@JaclynJaye
the wisdom to raise him to be a light for Christ in this world.