Bio

Pat Riepma impacted thousands of people in many different ways in over 21 years of service at Northwood University. Taking over a football program that had won just two games the previous two seasons, Riepma guided Northwood to three GLIAC Championships and four appearances in the NCAA Playoffs. A four-time GLIAC Coach of the Year, he finished his coaching career as the all-time winningest coach in Northwood history with 95 victories. Riepma also served as the athletic director at Northwood for 14 years and was a vital part of the dramatic improvements to the athletic facilities. Above all of that, Riepma was an inspirational figure and someone who truly “Made a Difference” at Northwood.