University of Missouri-Kansas City Men's Golf
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Director of Golf/Head Coach
The J.W. VanDenBorn File Alma Mater: UMKC, 2002 Hometown: Henryetta, Okla. Experience: 24th year (heading into 2025-26 season) College Coaching Career 2007 - current: Director of Golf, Kansas City 2003 - current: Head Coach, Kansas City 2002: Assistant Coach, Kansas City Career Accomplishments 2024 Summit League Coach of the Year 2024 Summit League Tournament Champions 2023 Summit League Coach of the Year 2023 Summit League Tournament Champions 2019 WAC Coach of the Year 2019 WAC Conference Tournament Champions 2018 WAC Coach of the Year 2018 WAC Conference Tournament Champions 2016 WAC Coach of the Year 2016 WAC Conference Tournament Champions 7-time runner-up at the WAC Conference Championships (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) 2013 Summit League Conference Tournament Champions 2013 Summit League Coach of the Year 2011 Summit League Conference Tournament Champions 2011 Summit League Coach of the Year Former Kansas City men's golf student-athlete J.W. VanDenBorn was named head coach of Kansas City Men's Golf in 2003, and earned the director of golf title in 2007. VanDenBorn has turned the program into a powerhouse during his time at the helm, winning seven conference titles and seven conference Coach of the Year awards. Heading into the 2025-26 season, VanDenBorn will take the reins for the 24th year. In 2011, his squad won the first tournament title in school history. Then, in 2013 the squad won its second title and added its third in the 2015 season. The Roos won
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Assistant Coach
Very familiar with Kansas City Men's Golf, Jack Hermeston was officially brought on as an Assistant Coach prior to the 2021-22 season. Hermeston spent his co...
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Last verified: Mar 2026