The Forester Women's Basketball Program
The Lake Forest women's basketball program truly defines a "Tradition of Excellence." Under Head Coach Jackie Slaats, the Foresters have won at least 14 games in each of the past 20 seasons and have steam-rolled to an 189-56 mark during the past ten years. Slaats contributes her team's consistent success to their style of play, which incorporates as many players as possible. "We believe in the concept of 'total team effort,' both offensively and defensively. This belief enables us to press and run the floor, which results in an exciting, up-tempo brand of basketball."

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 the 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