Ripon College Athletics

Elaine Coll was the founder of the modern-day women’s intercollegiate athletic program at Ripon College. Beginning her career in 1973, she organized competition and coached women’s volleyball, basketball and track and field until her retirement in 1993. Her teams won 10 conference championships during her 20-year career, which saw her compile a combined basketball and volleyball record of 391-326. She coached two All-Americans and 60 All-Conference players.