Indiana Wesleyan University

EDUCATION:

University of Akron – Master’s Degree in Sports Science and Administration [2016]

Mount Union – Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health Education [2012]

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA), Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator [2019-Present]

University of Akron (NCAA DI), Offensive Line Coach/Assistant Recruiting Coordinator [2018]

University of Akron (NCAA DI), Offensive Line Coach [2016-2017]

University of Akron (NCAA DI), Graduate Assistant – Offensive Line [2014-2015]

Mount Union (NCAA DIII), Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Offensive Line Coach [2012-2013]

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

• AS A COACH:
  • Coached Academic All-MAC Center Xavier Quiqley
  • Named to the American Football Caoch’s Association (AFCA) 30 Under 30 Coaches’ Leadership Institute following the 2017 season.

• AS A PLAYER: Offensive Line at Mount Union
  • Four-year Letterwinner
  • First-team All-America honors (2011)
  • First-team Academic All-America honors (2011)
  • Rimington Award Winner as top center in NCAA Division III (2011)
     

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Ekkens and his wife Sophia were married in June 2016.

EKKENS IN THE NEWS:

FOOTBALL ADDS FORMER NCAA DI COACH EKKENS TO STAFF