Southwest State University
Women's Intercollegiate Athletics Coordinator
1971-1985
A member of the Southwest State Hall of Fame class of 2000, Madden served as SSU's Women's Intercollegiate Athletics Coordinator and Chair of Women's Physical Education from 1971 to 1974. She was one of eight women on the charter board of the Northern Sun Conference, and from 1974 to 1985, she served as the Women's Athletic Director at SSU. From 1983 until 1985, Madden was the NAIA District 13 Chairperson for both men's and women's athletics. Madden also pioneered the Mustang's volleyball program, serving as head coach from 1971-1985, compiling a career record of 254-204-9. Under her tutelage, SSU won the NAIA District 13 Championship in 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985, while qualifying for the NAIA Bi-Districts the same years. Madden was selected as the NSC and NAIA District 13 Volleyball Coach of the Year in 1984. In 1985, she lead SSU to the school's only conference championship in volleyball. While a member of the SSU Health and Physical Education Department during her entire 15 years, she also coached softball, tennis, and track and field teams various academic seasons. Currently, she is semi-retired and lives in Independence, Mo.