University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, IL
Wire
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Noah Jacobs
hired
as
Assistant for
Basketball (M)
Oct 09 -
Lisa Cook
hired
as
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development
Lisa Cook Hired as UIS Senior Associate Athletics Director For Development
The University of Illinois Springfield has announced the appointment of Lisa Cook as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development. Cook will spearhead fundraising efforts and serve as the athletic department's liaison to the Division of Advancement. She began the role on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Sep 04 -
Laura Ulrich
hired
as
Head Coach for
Volleyball (W)
Laura Ulrich Named Head Volleyball Coach at Illinois Springfield
The UIS athletic department has announced the hiring of Laura Ulrich as the next head coach of the Prairie Stars volleyball program. Ulrich officially joins UIS in August 2025 and brings more than a decade of NCAA Division II coaching experience to the Prairie Stars.
Aug 08 -
Elina Ivanova
hired
as
Assistant for
Tennis (W)
+1 more
Aug 06 -
Henrique Leal
hired
as
Head Coach for
Tennis (W)
+1 more
Henrique Leal Named Head Coach of UIS Tennis Program
The UIS athletic department has named Henrique Leal as the new head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs. Leal comes to UIS after coaching stints at Averett University and Catawba College, bringing experience as both a student-athlete and collegiate assistant coach.
Aug 06 -
Josh Edison
hired
as
Head Coach for
Golf (W)
+1 more
Josh Edison Hired as Head Coach of UIS Golf - UIS Athletics
The UIS athletic department has announced the hiring of Josh Edison as the new head coach of the Prairie Stars men's and women's golf programs. Edison, a Springfield native, steps into the role after previously serving as a volunteer assistant with the program.
Aug 02 -
Nicole Hager
promoted
to
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance / SWA
Illinois Springfield Promotes Nicole Hager to Deputy Athletic Director
Illinois Springfield Director of Athletics Mike Hermann has announced the promotion of Nicole Hager to Deputy Director of Athletics. In her expanded role, Hager will assume additional leadership responsibilities, focusing on initiatives that support student-athlete success both academically and athletically.
Jul 30 -
Zack Jadzak
hired
as
Assistant for
Basketball (M)
Jun 17 -
Kaitlin Skeate
hired
as
Assistant for
Outdoor Track & Field (W)
+5 more
Jun 03 -
Chris Rodriguez
promoted
to
Head Coach for
Baseball (M)
Chris Rodriguez Hired as Head Coach of UIS Baseball
The Illinois Springfield athletic department has announced the hiring of Chris Rodriguez as the head coach of the Prairie Stars baseball program. Rodriguez's appointment marks a new chapter for the program, shaped by his focus on player development and competitive success.
Jun 02 -
Emmons King
promoted
to
Head Coach for
Outdoor Track & Field (W)
+5 more
King Officially Named Head Coach of UIS Cross Country and Track & Field - UIS Athletics
UIS Athletics has officially named Emmons King the head coach of the Prairie Stars cross country and track & field program, removing the interim title he has held since fall 2022. King joined the UIS coaching staff as an assistant in 2021 and has led the program as interim head coach for the past three years.
May 31 -
KJ Kinsella is
no longer
the Assistant
for Baseball (M)
Apr 02 -
Max Pilpovic is
no longer
the Assistant
for Tennis (W)
+1 more
Apr 02 -
Arthur Figuiere is
no longer
the Assistant
for Tennis (M)
+1 more
Oct 17 -
Marta Perez-Tapia is
no longer
the Assistant
for Volleyball (W)
Oct 17
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