West Chester University Athletics

A four-year letterwinner for West Chester University’s men’s soccer team, Joe Elwell was integral in the success of the University’s soccer team in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. A two-time All-American, Elwell participated on both the 1967 and 1968 teams that reached the NCAA Tournament. West Chester University authored a record of 32-11-7 and reached the national tournament twice. In 1968, the Golden Rams’ captain was named an alternate for the U.S. Olympic team.

Elwell also received accolades from the Delaware County newspapers for his athletic abilities, being named “Soccer Player of the Millennium.” In addition, he received the honor of induction into the Delaware County Chapter of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Hall of Fame. Following his soccer career, Elwell served for 36 years as a teacher and coach at Germantown Academy, as well as serving for 35 years as the chairperson of the Physical Education Department for Germantown Academy. Elwell also played professionally for a brief period of time in the American Soccer League (ASL).