Northwestern College Men's Wrestling

Jonah Egli was hired as Northwestern's assistant men's wrestling coach in the summer of 2026. Prior to coming to Northwestern, Egli completed coaching stints at Minnesota West Community College and Morningside University, helping develop five All-Americans during his collegiate coaching career. While at Minnesota West, Egli designed and ran the strength and conditioning program alongside his coaching duties. In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Egli has spent time coaching with clubs, middle and high school programs, and wrestling camps. Egli earned First Team All-GPAC honors during a standout senior season at Morningside, posting a 17-1 record in 2020-21. He finished 18-5 as a junior and went 4-1 as a sophomore after beginning his collegiate career at Iowa Central Community College. Egli graduated from Morningside in 2021 with a degree in mass communication. Hailing from Fort Dodge, Iowa, Egli's connection to Northwestern extends beyond the wrestling mat. His brothers, Ben and Levi, recently graduated from Northwestern and were members of the football program, while his youngest brother, Jesse, will be an incoming freshman this fall. updated July 2026

About Coach Dahl Personal Hometown Roland, Iowa Education Northwestern College, 1997 (Bachelor's) University of Colorado at Denver, 2007 (Master's) Wife Amy (NWC '93) Children Elijah ('18), Joshua ('20), Matthew ('22), Abigail ('24), Grace ('25) Professional 2020-pres. Northwestern College Assistant Athletic Director 2008-pres. Northwestern College Head Wrestling Coach 2005-2008 Big Sandy Schools (Simla, Colo.) Secondary Principal 2006-2008 Big Sandy Schools (Simla, Colo.) Head Wrestling Coach 2000-2005 Limon Public Schools (Limon, Colo.) Secondary Principal 1997-2004 Limon Public Schools (Limon, Colo.) Head Wrestling Coach 1997-2000 Limon Public Schools (Limon, Colo.) Fourth Grade Teacher Rik Dahl is entering his 19th season as the head coach of Northwestern College's wrestling team in 2026-27. In 2020, Dahl was elevated to Assistant Athletic Director, assisting Vice President for Athletics Tony Hoops with administrative duties in the athletic department. With Northwestern's win at Briar Cliff on January 17, 2025, Dahl passed Dr. Paul Bartlett as Northwestern's winningest duals coach. Dahl is a former All-American ('97) at Northwestern College who returned to Orange City with the intentional mission of building a championship team. More important to Coach Dahl and his family is to use wrestling as a vehicle to invest in young men’s lives. As a student at Northwestern College, Dahl was a team captain on the 1997 wrestling team that finished eighth at the NAIA Championships, the highest finish for a Red Raider squad. Dahl was a semifinalist and took sixth-place under Coach Paul Bartlett. Dahl studied elementary education while at Northwestern and later received his Master of Arts from the University of Colorado in Administrative Leadership and Policy Studies. Dahl reflects on his time at Northwestern, “I was challenged to be a better man, and during my time on campus I grew as a student, as an athlete, and most importantly, I grew in my faith.” Dahl desires to use his experience at Northwestern as a student-athlete and the wisdom he gained later on as a coach, teacher and principal, to grow young men who will make a difference in the world beyond their time on campus. To communicate his vision, Dahl uses the phrase, “The Raider Way”, which encourages his athletes to accept responsibility, reject passivity, lead courageously and expect the greater reward. Dahl believes wrestling provides a great setting that teaches young men what it takes to impact the Kingdom in every day life. Under Dahl's leadership, the Red Raiders have sent 64 wrestlers to the NAIA National Tournament and crowned nine All-Americans. Dahl's leadership is also evident off the mat as his 2009 and 2011 teams were crowned the NAIA Champions of Character for their impact in and around the Northwestern Community. Thirteen of Dahl's wrestlers have been recognized as Academic All-Americans. His 2010 and 2012 teams placed 10th and eighth, respectively, in the country for highest GPA in the NAIA, and more recently, his 2021 and 2022 teams placed fourth and seventh. He has also coached 20 NAIA Scholar-Athletes at Northwestern. Dahl and his wife, Amy (Schmidt, ’93), happily reside in Orange City where they raise five busy kids; Elijah ('17 - married to Elizabeth), Joshua ('20 - married to Lauren Weber, '19), Matthew ('22 - married to Shayla Murray, '19) Abigail ('24 - married to Noah Parmelee, '25), and Grace ('25). The Dahls view the wrestlers as their extended family and enjoy opening their home and lives to the team.  Coach Dahl Year-by-Year Year GPAC Finish NAIA Finish National Qualifiers 2025-26 6th; 4-5 1 2024-25 5th; 5-3 ---- 2 2023-24 7th, 2-6 ---- 2 2022-23 5th, 4-4 ---- 2 2021-2022 4th, 5-3 ---- 2 2020-2021 t-5th, 3-5 ---- 2 2019-2020 5th, 4-4 30th of 71 teams 3 2018-2019 4th, 5-3 34th of 61 teams 4 2017-2018 2nd, 6-2 24th of 61 teams 6 2016-2017 5th, 3-4 30th of 58 teams 6 2015-2016 2nd, 4-2 20th of 53 teams 6 2014-2015 6th, 2-3 36th of 45 teams 2 2013-2014 5th, 4-4 30th of 38 teams 6 2012-2013 7th, 0-5 34th of 34 teams 2 2011-2012 4th, 2-3 19th of 42 teams 10 2010-2011 4th, 2-4 29th of 39 teams 5 2009-2010 3rd, 3-2 19th of 36 teams 9 2008-2009 4rd, 3-3 20th of 32 teams 9 Updated May 2026