Shandon Reitzell begins his first season as the Dakota State track & field assistant coach. His primary roles are working with the jumpers and pole vaulters for the Trojan track & field squads.
Reitzell comes from Midland (Neb.) where he was a five-time NAIA national champion in the high jump (2021 indoor, 2021 outdoor, 2022 indoor, 2023 outdoor, and 2024 outdoor). He amassed eight total NAIA All-American status during his career.
Reitzell was an integral member of the Warrior men's track & field team that finished in the 'Top 10' at the NAIA national meet five times (6th in 2022 indoor, 7th in 2023 outdoor, 6th in 2024 indoor, 9th in 2024 outdoor, and 6th in 2025 indoor). He was also on the Midland's indoor track & field squad that finished 11th at the 2023 indoor national meet.
His impressive collegiate resume also included a seven-time Great Plains Athletic Conference champion in the high jump (combined indoor and outdoor). He hit his personal record high jump of 2.20 meters (7 feet, 2.25 inches). Reitzell's highlight also included winning the 2021 Drake Relays high jump event.
He was a member of the Midland that was ranked No. 1 overall ranked men's high jumps squad across all levels of college track with an average of 2.12 meters (6 feet, 11.5 inches).
Reitzell, a native of Houston, Texas, graduated from Midland University with a bachelor's degree in sports management.
