Rick Ringenwald begins his second season as an assistant coach at Ursinus. A 1988 graduate of the University of Vermont, he was a four-year varsity letter winner and captain of the men's swim team as a senior. He was the 1988 Vermont collegiate state champion in the 1000-freestyle and 400 free relay. He was also part of the school record setting 800 free relay in 1985. 

Prior to college, he attended Hatboro-Horsham High School where he was a three-year varsity letter winner and captain of the team during his senior year. He held school records in the 200 medley relay, 100 free and 400 free relay. He was also a top ten finisher at the PIAA District I Championships. He also earned the most valuable swimmer award as a senior. 

A resident of Collegeville with his wife Patti, and two children. He earned a bachelor of arts in environmental studies, and later earned a master of science in environmental health.