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Patricia Vannorsdall
Patricia Vannorsdall
  • Induction Year:
    2009
  • Sport(s):
    Coach

Bio

You served as head coach of the field hockey team from 1966 to 1977 and compiled more than 100 wins. In 1969 and 1974, your team won the WMIAA championship. The 1969 team had a 9-2 overall record and 7-0 record in WMIAA play. The 1974 team was the best in school history as it posted a 12-1-3 record, including a perfect 6-0 record in WMIAA play. Your team also won the State of Michigan Small College Championship.

You also served as the Comets’ head volleyball and softball coach for three years. In 1980, your softball team shared the MIAA title with Calvin College with a 12-4 overall record and 8-2 MIAA record. You also spent time as the cheerleading, tennis, basketball and archery coach.

Olivet honors you and is proud to induct you into the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame on this 19th day of September, 2009.