Alma College was born on Oct. 14, 1886. George F. Hunting was appointed the College's first president and professor of moral and mental science. The College's founding was made possible by Ammi W. Wright, a lumberman, businessman and civic leader who gave 30 acres of land and more than $300,000 to found and sustain the institution in its early years.

 

Coach Profile

Dennis Griffin

Dennis Griffin

Denny Griffin moved into the head softball coaching position in 1989 after two years as assistant coach. In his 23-year span as head coach, he has amassed an overall record of 704-240.

His career wins rank him in the top ten of the most winningest Division III coaches of all-time.

In addition to his softball duties, Griffin is the program director for the Athletic Training Education Program. He teaches clinical classes in the Integrative Physiology and Health Science Department.