Photo from University of Sioux Falls, background photo by MM Photography
It’s with big satisfaction, that we can present our newest addition for the 2020 season.
Logan Dykstra will be joining the team, and the defensive lineman from University of Sioux Falls is excited.
”After taking the time to speak with some of the coaching staff, as well as with the athletic director Casper Reinhardt, I am proud to say that I am officially a Gold Digger! Continuing my football career after playing at the University of Sioux Falls in America, was something that was important to me. I chose to join this team because I have the utmost confidence, that I am going to be surrounded by a great group of teammates and staff. I couldn’t be more thankful for this opportunity, and I can’t wait to experience the people and culture of Denmark, all while winning football games along the way. Go Gold Diggers!“ - Logan Dykstra, DL.
Logan is a 23 year old, humble and dedicated, young man from Hull, Iowa. He was a four-sport athlete at Boyden-Hull HS and competed in Football, Baseball, Wrestling and Track & Field for the Nighthawks. He is a versatile athlete on the gridiron and has suited up at linebacker, guard, tackle, quarterback, defensive end, wide receiver, fullback and halfback. He was a Minnesota All-Conference 1st team honoree as a senior and also received the Nighthawks’ defensive MVP award. Furthermore, he was tabbed Mr. Hustle and Love of the Game awardee.
At University of Sioux Falls, Logan was a captain and selected as nominee to the Allstate and AFCA All Good Works Team for 2018. He has received multiple performance based awards, and we’re confident that he can transfer this to our organization in 2020.
Outside football, Logan is the son of Lon and Varya Dykstra. He has two siblings, Mason and Gavin, and he enjoys volunteering as a coach. Therefore, Logan will have more than plenty of opportunities to contribute to the SGD family, as he’ll be taking on an assistant coach role for U10-U12 and U14. Furthermore, for members, he’ll be conducting weekly training sessions, focusing on speed, agility, ball skills and lifting.
“I believe we’ve been very lucky to get in contact with Logan. From his first interview, and all the way through the process, he has been extremely professional and calm, while not being afraid to get familiar with both JC, Troels and myself. I appreciate a guy, who’s confident enough to be himself, and not afraid to ask questions about the country, the culture and the team. I’m confident, that our organization will feel his presence here, and that he’s going to do everything he can to help everyone from the U10 to the NL to get better.” - Casper Reinhardt, Athletic Director.
We’re excited to welcome Logan to our family, and we hope that you’ll welcome him, when he makes his debut in April!