University of Illinois at Springfield Staff

Jalen Perry is no longer the Assistant for Basketball (W)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Nov 10

Melanie McKeown hired as Assistant for Soccer (W)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Nov 10

Seth Masters hired as Assistant for Baseball (M)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Nov 10

Peter Young hired as Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Services View Source

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Nov 02

UIS Athletics Names Peter Young Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Services

The UIS Athletics Department has added an accomplished athletics professional to its staff with the hiring of Peter Young as Associate Athletics Director for Compliance Services.

Nov 02

Noah Jacobs is no longer the Assistant for Basketball (M)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Oct 09

Lisa Cook hired as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development View Source

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Sep 04

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) View Source

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Aug 08

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 is no longer the Assistant for Tennis (W) +1 more Tennis (M)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Aug 06

Henrique Leal hired as Head Coach for Tennis (W) +1 more Tennis (M) View Source

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Aug 06

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 Golf (M) View Source

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Aug 02

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

Reagan Miles is no longer the Assistant for Softball (W)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Jul 30

Julie Hofmanova is no longer the Assistant Coach for Golf (W) +1 more Golf (M)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Jul 30

Joe Conway is no longer the Assistant for Soccer (M)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Jul 30

Hannah Eberhard is no longer the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Senior Leadership

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Jul 30

Chris Camburn promoted to Head Athletic Trainer

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Jul 30

Tyler Pence is no longer the Assistant for Indoor Track & Field (W) +5 more Outdoor Track & Field (W) Outdoor Track & Field (M) Cross Country (M) Cross Country (W) Indoor Track & Field (M)

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Jul 30

Nicole Hager promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance / SWA View Source

University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL

Jul 30

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