Menlo College Women's Wrestling
Menlo College (Menlo) · Atherton, California · Private nonprofit university
Menlo College Women's Wrestling coaches
Coaches at Menlo College who recruit Women's Wrestling, head coach first.
The program
Where Menlo College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Pacific West Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- menloathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 54% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Menlo College in Atherton.
- Location
- Atherton, California
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- menlo.edu
About Menlo College Women's Wrestling
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Michael Ayala, the Head Women's Wrestling Coach, leads the Menlo College Women's Wrestling staff of 12 coaches, verified October 2026. Menlo College (Menlo) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Wrestling as a member of the Pacific West Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. Menlo College is a small private school in Atherton, California with 810 undergraduates, a 68% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Menlo College Women's Wrestling
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Michael Ayala, the Head Women's Wrestling Coach and Julissa Taitano, the Associate Head NCWA Women's Wrestling Coach. Menlo College has 12 coaches for Women's Wrestling, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your weight class, record and state or national placements in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude full matches against strong opponents, with the link near the top so Michael can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Menlo College staff after a week, and again after your next match with updated results.
Email Coach Michael Ayala at Menlo College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Menlo College D2?
Yes. Menlo College competes in NCAA Division II Women's Wrestling, in the Pacific West Conference.
Is Menlo College public or private?
Menlo College is a private nonprofit school in Atherton, California.
What conference is Menlo College Women's Wrestling in?
The Pacific West Conference.
Does Menlo College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Wrestling?
Menlo College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Menlo College Women's Wrestling have?
12 coaches, led by Michael Ayala, the Head Women's Wrestling Coach.
Who is the head coach of Menlo College Women's Wrestling?
Michael Ayala is the Head Women's Wrestling Coach.
When can Menlo College Women's Wrestling coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. 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 Menlo College Women's Wrestling?
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 Menlo College cost?
In-state tuition is $52,700 and out-of-state tuition is $52,700 a year.
What is the Menlo College acceptance rate?
68% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Menlo College Women's Wrestling 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.
