 He first served as an instructor and intramural director, then took the helm of the men's and women's varsity teams in 1973, going 251–51 overall and leading his women's team to the national junior college title in 1978 and 1979.He also coached the Kellogg men to four national crowns during that time.In his last season there, the men's team, the only jr. college in the conference, won the MIVA, beating Ohio St. in the finals 3–0.