Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball
Lake Forest College (LFC) · Lake Forest, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball coaches
Coaches at Lake Forest College who recruit Women's Volleyball, head coach first.
The program
Where Lake Forest College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Midwest Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- goforesters.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 13 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 78% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Lake Forest College in Lake Forest.
- Location
- Lake Forest, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- lakeforest.edu
About Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Daniel Coates, the Head Men's Volleyball Coach, leads the Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Lake Forest College (LFC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball as a member of the Midwest Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Lake Forest College is a small private school in Lake Forest, Illinois with 1,837 undergraduates, a 57% acceptance rate and an average net price of $29,894 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Daniel Coates, the Head Men's Volleyball Coach and Melanie Hughes, the Head Women's Volleyball Coach. Lake Forest College has 5 coaches for Women's Volleyball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, standing reach and approach jump in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video plus full sets from club tournaments, with the link near the top so Daniel can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Lake Forest College typically score 1190–1393 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Lake Forest College staff after a week, and again after your next tournament with updated results.
Email Coach Daniel Coates at Lake Forest College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach DanielHow volleyball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Lake Forest College D3?
Yes. Lake Forest College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball, in the Midwest Conference.
Is Lake Forest College public or private?
Lake Forest College is a private nonprofit school in Lake Forest, Illinois.
What conference is Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball in?
The Midwest Conference.
Does Lake Forest College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Volleyball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball have?
5 coaches, led by Daniel Coates, the Head Men's Volleyball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball?
Daniel Coates is the Head Men's Volleyball Coach.
When can Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Lake Forest College cost?
In-state tuition is $55,500 and out-of-state tuition is $55,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,894.
What is the Lake Forest College acceptance rate?
57% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Lake Forest College?
Admitted students typically score 1190–1393 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Lake Forest College Women's Volleyball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
