Redeemer University Athletics

Jesse VanHouwelingen enters his fifth season as head coach of the Redeemer University women's basketball program after taking over at the helm in 2018.

He has over 17 years coaching experience having coached at the university, high school and club levels.

VanHouwelingen has coached senior boys high school with Central Elgin Collegiate HS and junior and senior girls at London District Christian HS and Hamilton District Christian HS. At the club level, he has coached the U17 and U19 St.Thomas Shock of the Ontario Basketball Association.

Jesse played seven years with St.Thomas and London OBA basketball clubs. He also played for two years in the OCAA at Redeemer University.

VanHouwelingen graduated from Fanshawe College in Recreation and Leadership. He also attended Redeemer University where he received Leadership and Theology Certification (Youth Unlimited/YFC).

VanHouwelingen came from the St.Thomas/London area where he was the Youth Director for Fellowship CRC as well as the Campus Life Director for Youth for Christ. 

His strengths in leadership and personal development has helped the Royals succeed in both the classroom and on the court. 

Jesse has been married to his wife Lisa for 15 years and has enjoyed seeing their two daughters (Ava and Claire) bond with the women’s team. 

For more information or questions about the women’s program please feel free to contact Jesse directly at womensbasketball@redeemer.ca

Why Coach at Redeemer? 
As a former student and athlete at Redeemer it is my passion and commitment to help our athletes grow both on and off the court. I believe Redeemer offers athletes a top level education as well as a high level athletic career. My vision for the WBB program is to build young Christian athletes and leaders in all areas.