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Elmira College Department of Athletics
(607) 735-1730 ecathletics@elmira.edu |
Coaches
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Coaching Staff
Head Volleyball & Softball Coach & Dir. of Physical Education
Ms. Rhonda Faunce
(607) 735-1732
Volleyball
Rhonda Faunce is entering her 22nd season as the Head Volleyball Coach at Elmira College. During her tenure with the team, Faunce coached the Soaring Eagles to three NCAA tournament appearances, an ECAC Championship, an Empire 8 Championship and eleven New York State Women’s Collegiate Association (NYSWCAA) tournament invitations. In 2000, Faunce earned the Empire 8 Coach of the Year, as well as American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Northeast Region Co-Coach of the Year honors. That same season she was presented the prestigious NYSWCAA Service Award, given for outstanding contributions to New York State Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics.
In 2006, Faunce claimed her 400th win for the Purple and Gold. After a 16-10effort in 2008, she stands at 433 career victories – ranking her 22nd on the NCAA Division III all-time list. In 2008, Faunce guided the Soaring Eagles to a birth in the ECAC Tournament.
Rhonda Faunce is entering her 22nd season as the Head Volleyball Coach at Elmira College. During her tenure with the team, Faunce coached the Soaring Eagles to three NCAA tournament appearances, an ECAC Championship, an Empire 8 Championship and eleven New York State Women’s Collegiate Association (NYSWCAA) tournament invitations. In 2000, Faunce earned the Empire 8 Coach of the Year, as well as American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Northeast Region Co-Coach of the Year honors. That same season she was presented the prestigious NYSWCAA Service Award, given for outstanding contributions to New York State Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics.
In 2006, Faunce claimed her 400th win for the Purple and Gold. After a 16-10effort in 2008, she stands at 433 career victories – ranking her 22nd on the NCAA Division III all-time list. In 2008, Faunce guided the Soaring Eagles to a birth in the ECAC Tournament.
Under Coach Faunce’s watch six players have earned AVCA Regional All-America honors. In addition, two Soaring Eagles have been named Academic All-Americans, and two were named NYSWCAA scholar-athletes.
A native of Great Bend, New York, Faunce earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Ithaca College in 1985. Two years later she received a master’s degree from Ithaca in Teaching Behaviors and Sport Psychology. As an undergraduate, Faunce was twice named an Honorable Mention All-American in volleyball, while guiding the Bombers to two New York State championships and two NCAA appearances.
In addition to her volleyball duties at Elmira College, Faunce is the Head Softball Coach, Director of Physical Education, and Coordinator of the Locke Pool.
Softball
Rhonda Faunce is entering her 22nd season as Head Softball Coach at Elmira College. Her list of achievements includes two ECAC tournament appearances, three Empire 8 Championship tournaments and eight New York State Women’s Collegiate Association (NYSWCAA) tournament invitations. In 2000, Faunce was presented the prestigious NYSWCAA Service Award for outstanding contributions to New York State Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics.
In 2003, Faunce achieved a milestone, earning her 200th win at Elmira College . A 16-11 record in 2009 moved Faunce to 246 career victories. She currently holds the program’s all-time record for victories.
During her tenure, six players have earned All-Conference honors. She also had several All-State selections, a NYSWCAA scholar-athlete, and an Academic All-American.
A native of Great Bend, New York, Faunce earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Ithaca College in 1985. Two years later she received a master’s degree from Ithaca in Teaching Behaviors and Sport Psychology. As an undergraduate, Faunce was twice named an Honorable Mention All-American in volleyball, while guiding the Bombers to two New York State championships and two NCAA appearances.
In addition to her softball duties at Elmira College, Faunce is the Head Volleyball Coach, Director of Physical Education, and Coordinator of the Locke Pool.
Rhonda Faunce is entering her 22nd season as Head Softball Coach at Elmira College. Her list of achievements includes two ECAC tournament appearances, three Empire 8 Championship tournaments and eight New York State Women’s Collegiate Association (NYSWCAA) tournament invitations. In 2000, Faunce was presented the prestigious NYSWCAA Service Award for outstanding contributions to New York State Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics.
In 2003, Faunce achieved a milestone, earning her 200th win at Elmira College . A 16-11 record in 2009 moved Faunce to 246 career victories. She currently holds the program’s all-time record for victories.
During her tenure, six players have earned All-Conference honors. She also had several All-State selections, a NYSWCAA scholar-athlete, and an Academic All-American.
A native of Great Bend, New York, Faunce earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Ithaca College in 1985. Two years later she received a master’s degree from Ithaca in Teaching Behaviors and Sport Psychology. As an undergraduate, Faunce was twice named an Honorable Mention All-American in volleyball, while guiding the Bombers to two New York State championships and two NCAA appearances.
In addition to her softball duties at Elmira College, Faunce is the Head Volleyball Coach, Director of Physical Education, and Coordinator of the Locke Pool.
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Assistant Women's Softball Coach & Head JV Softball Coach
Hali Skaggs
(607) 735-1971
Hali Skaggs enters her first year at Elmira College as the
Assistant Women’s Softball Coach and Head Junior
Varsity Women’s Softball Coach.
Skaggs is a 2007 graduate of Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois. During her time at Blackburn, Skaggs was a three sport athlete participating in Volleyball, Softball, and Tennis. She was the starting center-left fielder and was awarded the best defensive percentage award in her 2005 season. Along with her softball honors Skaggs was a three year starting volleyball setter and played fourth singles for her tennis team.
From 2004-2007 Skaggs was named to the Dean’s List. She was also named to the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. In addition, she was awarded Departmental Honors for her excellent GPA. As a student athlete she was awarded Academic All-Conference for Volleyball (’04-’07), Softball (’05), and Tennis (’06-’07). Skaggs graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. of Arts in Professional Communications and a Minor in Coaching & Physical Education.
After college, Skaggs worked as an Admissions Counselor at Blackburn College where she focused as an Athletic Recruit Coordinator.
Skaggs will be pursuing a Master’s Degree at Elmira College
Skaggs is a 2007 graduate of Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois. During her time at Blackburn, Skaggs was a three sport athlete participating in Volleyball, Softball, and Tennis. She was the starting center-left fielder and was awarded the best defensive percentage award in her 2005 season. Along with her softball honors Skaggs was a three year starting volleyball setter and played fourth singles for her tennis team.
From 2004-2007 Skaggs was named to the Dean’s List. She was also named to the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. In addition, she was awarded Departmental Honors for her excellent GPA. As a student athlete she was awarded Academic All-Conference for Volleyball (’04-’07), Softball (’05), and Tennis (’06-’07). Skaggs graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. of Arts in Professional Communications and a Minor in Coaching & Physical Education.
After college, Skaggs worked as an Admissions Counselor at Blackburn College where she focused as an Athletic Recruit Coordinator.
Skaggs will be pursuing a Master’s Degree at Elmira College
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