The Forester Softball Program
Lake Forest Softball has embraced the College’s “Tradition of Excellence.” Coming off the program’s fifth consecutive Midwest Conference championship and NCAA Tournament berth, the team has also embraced first-year head coach Joe Kinsella. “To truly be excellent a team must not relax or settle. It has to continue that success and reach for the next level. This program was one run away from being the NCAA National Champions in 2002 so there is no limit to what we can achieve here.”

Lake Forest College Athletics
Athletics at Lake Forest College has long been recognized for its "Tradition of Excellence," which continues both in the classroom and in athletic competition. In 2006-07, this excellence was manifested by a remarkable:

  • 14 of 17 varsity sports qualified for their conference or national tournaments
  • .528 combined winning percentage amongst all varsity sports and .623 mark in conference play
  • 11 teams finished among the top four in their respective conference or association and three (softball, women’s basketball, and women’s swimming & diving) placed among the NCAA Division III leaders
  • With conference championships in softball and women’s basketball, Lake Forest has claimed at least one league title in 22 consecutive academic years
  • 45 different Foresters were named All-Conference, including four Conference Performers of the Year, four were selected to All-Region teams, and eight earned All-American honors
  • 64 student-athletes earned Academic All-Conference honors and one received Academic All-American accolades
  • Conference Coach of the Year awards in softball, women’s cross country, and men’s and women’s basketball give the department 18 this decade
  • More than 40 school records were broken or tied