Treinen is in his second year as head men's and women's track and cross country coach. He has served as an assistant coach within the program for the past two and a half years. He also served as Briar Cliff's interim cross country and track coach from Jan. 1-May 17, 2004.

Treinen served as an assistant coach under Bryan Betzold and Matt Canterbury. Treinen, a 2003 BCU graduate, was a three-year member of the BCU Track team and still holds school records in the 4x100, 4x200 and sprint medley relays. Treinen is the third member of his family to graduate from Briar Cliff.

 

The 1999 graduate of Estherville-Lincoln Central was a four-year track letterwinner for the Mighty Midgets. He qualified for state in the discus in 1998.  In 1999, he competed at both the Drake Relays and state competitions in both the discus and shot put.

 

Hoffman and his wife, Angela, reside in Sioux City with their two boys.

Gil Ridenour is in his first year as an assistant coach with the Briar Cliff track program. Ridenour comes to Briar Cliff after earning his Masters' degree in theology from Creighton University, in 2009. Prior to that, Ridenour attended Iowa State University, earning bachelor degrees in both religious studies and history. Ridenour competed in the high jump for the Cyclones of ISU and was a two-time scholar-athlete. Ridenour will work specifically as the Chargers' jump coach this season. Ridenour has coached basketball and track previously at high school and elementary levels in his hometown of Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Aside from coaching, Ridenour serves as Briar Cliff's Associate Campus Minister.