FOREST CITY, Iowa - Waldorf University is pleased to announce the hiring of Joel Stryker as Head Women's Basketball Coach. Stryker has coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels and is familiar with the GPAC, having served as assistant coach for the Doane University men's basketball team for five years. Most recently, he coached at Wayne State College as the assistant men's basketball coach.

Coach Stryker said, "First, I would like to thank Chad Gassman, Mike Heitkamp, Michael Wirth, Bri Ebenhoe, and Jenna Quina. It was great getting to know everyone I met through the interview process. I am very excited and thankful for the opportunity given to lead the Women's program at Waldorf. My wife and I cannot wait to transition to Forest City and begin to get connected in the community."

Director of Athletics, Chad Gassman, said, "Joel and Quinn will be a wonderful addition to the Waldorf and North Iowa communities. Joel understands what it takes to be successful in this very competitive conference. He showed he's ready for this opportunity, and I'm excited to see him get to work."

"I look forward to getting to work with the athletes that are returning as well as the incoming players that we have committed to Waldorf to this point," Coach Stryker said. "Every day we will strive as a staff and a program to improve and carry ourselves in a way that Waldorf University is proud of both on and off the court. I look forward to getting to compete in the GPAC which is undoubtedly the top NAIA conference in the nation. I can't wait to get started- it is a great day to be a Warrior!"

Coach Stryker begins his recruiting duties immediately as the team prepares for the 2025-26 season.