Dan Ribbens completed his 17th season as part of the women’s soccer coaching staff in 2020, including a stint as interim head coach in 2004. A four-year letterman on the Westmont men’s soccer team, Ribbens served as the men’s soccer team captain for two seasons, during which time he was the team’s MVP. In 1976, he became the program’s sixth player to be named an NAIA All-American.

In 2020, Ribbens aided the team's journey through navigating the COVID-19 pandemic that saw the club's season not actually begin until February of 2021.

Regardless of circumstance the club rallied together, going 7-5, including 6-0 in GSAC play, to win the GSAC Championship. 

"It is pure joy to be able to coach at Westmont," said Ribbens. "Having been involved with the women’s soccer program at its inception in the 70’s, I can really appreciate the quality of the players and coaches that are currently in the program. Hopefully, as the season progresses, I can contribute something to the development of each player both on and off the pitch. This program is really all about how to maximize every player’s experience as a Westmont soccer player and win some games along the way."

While finishing up his BA in Political Science in 1977, Ribbens played a year of professional soccer for the now defunct Santa Barbara Condors of the American Soccer League. In the summer of 1979, Ribbens traveled to Africa to play for "Adventures in Education." The team was cosponsored by the State Department and coached by Westmont’s Russ Carr.

During the early 90’s, Ribbens was instrumental in starting the Football Club of Santa Barbara, which has since merged with the Santa Barbara Soccer Club. He coached youth club soccer teams from Under-11 to Under-19 for more than a decade.

Since 1977, Ribbens has been the owner/operator of Ribbens Construction, which specializes in custom residential homes. Ribbens and his wife Karen (Westmont ‘78) have two sons, Andy (Westmont ‘02) and Erick.