– Long-standing Nebraska Cornhuskers softball head coach Rhonda Revelle has been recognized nationally as the 2025 College Softball Philanthropy Icon, honoring her unwavering commitment, humanitarian work, and transformative community impact through the Rhonda Revelle Family Foundation .
Impact Beyond the Diamond
The annual Philanthropy Icon award celebrates collegiate softball figures who leverage their influence and resources to foster significant societal change. Revelle’s nomination was propelled by her visionary leadership in raising mental health awareness, promoting youth wellness programs, and empowering underserved families within Nebraska and across the nation.
Her eponymous foundation, established in 2023, has made significant strides in the past two years. Initiatives include:
- Youth wellness programs in Lincoln-area schools focused on mental resilience, nutrition, and active living.
- Softball clinics and academic mentorship for underrepresented youth, cultivating confidence and character.
- Community service partnerships with local nonprofits, including fundraising campaigns that have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Emergency support efforts, such as relief aid after Midwest floods and tornadoes, offering essential resources to hard-hit communities.
These efforts reflect a deeply held belief Revelle shares with her foundation’s mission: sports can be a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and education.
A Lifetime of Leadership and Care
Reveille’s impact isn’t limited to philanthropy. A Nebraska alumna and collegiate All-Big Eight pitcher (1981–83), she has been at the helm of the Huskers since 1993 (en.wikipedia.org, huskers.com). She is Nebraska’s all-time winningest coach with over 1,170 career wins, surpassing 1,100 victories as of 2024 (huskers.com).
Her accolades include induction into the NFCA Hall of Fame in 2010 and multiple regional and conference Coach of the Year honors. Under her leadership, the Huskers have appeared in three Women’s College World Series (1998, 2002, 2013) and made 23 NCAA tournament appearances (huskers.com).
Recognition of a Giving Spirit
This prestigious honor cements Revelle’s status not just as a tactical coach, but as a community leader whose influence extends far beyond athletic performance. The award committee praised her “generous spirit” and “life-changing impact” on individuals and families.
Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen remarked, “Coach Revelle embodies the heart of Nebraska Softball—she wins on the field and lifts others off it.”
Looking Ahead
As she prepares for her 34th season leading the Huskers in 2026, Revelle remains committed to integrating community service into her program’s core values. She aims to expand her foundation’s outreach and develop a blueprint for other collegiate coaches to follow in using sport as a tool for social good.
