It’s a mix of recruits for University of Illinois Springfield men’s soccer coach Jesse Miech.
“We went after everything,” Miech said. “We have a few kids that come from some bigger clubs like Scott Gallagher and Chicago Magic. We also have some players that come from smaller clubs and smaller areas. We also have two junior college transfers.”
When practice begins in two weeks, Miech will match 11 recruits with nine players from last year’s squad that compiled an 0-14-2 overall record.
“We had to bring in all positions,” he said. “We have a good balance. We have good athletic kids."
Miech was featured in a July 29, 2012, article in the State Journal-Register.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
UIS professor's research on self-defense featured by the New York Times
Many women are turning to self-defense events and classes that emphasize fewer scary scenarios and grim statistics about violence against women and more fitness, friendship or just plain fun.
New research to be presented at the American Society of Criminology’s annual meeting in November has found that women are more likely to enroll in classes if they are more sociable, comfortable and convenient. Leanne Brecklin, the study’s author and an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Illinois-Springfield, discovered that women can also be lured by data showing how helpful self-defense skills can be — and have been.
“Sharing women’s success stories demonstrates that fighting back is not only possible but also effective, and that might help recruit women who are reluctant to enroll,” Ms. Brecklin said.
Brecklin was featured in an July 25, 2012, article in the New York Times.
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New research to be presented at the American Society of Criminology’s annual meeting in November has found that women are more likely to enroll in classes if they are more sociable, comfortable and convenient. Leanne Brecklin, the study’s author and an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Illinois-Springfield, discovered that women can also be lured by data showing how helpful self-defense skills can be — and have been.
“Sharing women’s success stories demonstrates that fighting back is not only possible but also effective, and that might help recruit women who are reluctant to enroll,” Ms. Brecklin said.
Brecklin was featured in an July 25, 2012, article in the New York Times.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Future UIS golfer plays 100 holes for charity
Despite scorching conditions, Woodlawn grad and golfer Nick Tannahill walked 100 holes for charity on July 23, 2012. He said the idea came to him in the shower, as a way to raise money for the United Methodist Children's Home in Mt. Vernon.
Tannahill started at 6 a.m. and was through about 60 holes by 1 p.m. He enlisted the help of a couple friends to keep him company throughout the day. The 18-year-old will play for University Illinois-Springfield in the fall.
Tannahill was featured by WSIL-TV in a July 23, 2012, report.
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Tannahill started at 6 a.m. and was through about 60 holes by 1 p.m. He enlisted the help of a couple friends to keep him company throughout the day. The 18-year-old will play for University Illinois-Springfield in the fall.
Tannahill was featured by WSIL-TV in a July 23, 2012, report.
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