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Leadership Team

Chris Krause
Name: Chris Krause
Position: President & CEO
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7402
College: Vanderbilt University

Chris Krause, a full-scholarship football player at Vanderbilt, founded the National Collegiate Scouting Association in 2000 after 12 years in the recruiting industry. Krause previously worked with Athletes Against Drugs where he founded the College Prep Program with Stedman Graham.


Luke Adrian
Name: Luke Adrian
Position: Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7403
College: Wake Forest University

Luke Adrian is a former commodity trader on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He was also Partner and COO of Stellaris Futures L.P. brokerage Firm, and VP of Fimat Futures division of Societe General Banc de Paris.


Joseph Curtis
Name: Joseph Curtis
Position: VP of Scouting
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7422
College: University of Houston

Joseph Curtis joined NCSA five years ago and has been a leader in the organization, taking part in many new initiatives to help the company reach unprecedented growth since its founding in 2000. During his tenure with NCSA, Curtis has learned scouting and the recruiting business from the inside out and has quickly become an executive member of NCSA's experienced and knowledgeable staff. He has worked with all levels and athletic abilities of student-athletes around the country and has contributed to every facet of the organization.


Lisa Meyers
Name: Lisa Meyers
Position: Recruiting Coach Director
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7407
College: Yale University

Lisa Meyers is a 2001 graduate of Yale University. She played varsity ice hockey at Yale and was captain her senior year. Meyers participated in several developmental camps at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York, and played professional hockey in Switzerland for one season. She is currently the Girl's Hockey Director and coach for the Highland Park Falcons.

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Information Technology

Bobby Glass
Name: Bobby Glass
Position: Systems Administrator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7420
College: Murray State University

Bobby, originally from western Kentucky, received his bachelor's degree from Murray State University. He brings over seven years of IT experience including extensive Microsoft training, to the NCSA Staff. He was previously employed by Sigma Chi International Headquarters (Evanston, IL), where he served as the Director of Information Technology/Systems Administrator.


Accounting & Finance

Rachel Clark
Name: Rachel Clark
Position: Accounting & Finance
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7433
College: Western Michigan University

Rachel Clark moved to Chicago from a small town in Michigan, where she was born and raised. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in business administration majoring in accountancy. Before joining the NCSA team, she worked in the accounts receivable department at WMU.


Sarah Riva
Name: Sarah Riva
Position: Accounting & Finance
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7418
College: Eastern Illinois University

Sarah Riva, originally from West Frankfort, Illinois, attended Frankfort Community High School where she varsity lettered in basketball and softball all four years. She was the first female athlete at FCHS to be nominated for the all-state team in two sports (basketball and softball) and was inducted into FCHS Hall of Fame in January, 2007 for both sports. Riva received a full-ride scholarship to play basketball at Eastern Illinois University where she was selected co-captain her Senior year. Riva majored in communications and interned with the Eastern Illinois Athletic Department her Senior year. After graduation, Riva worked as a Sales Representative for Konica Minolta Business Solutions and also as a Promotions Assistant with CBS Radio.


Megan Tsarouchas
Name: Megan Tsarouchas
Position: Accounting & Finance
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7458
College: Northwestern University

Megan Tsarouchas graduated from Northwestern University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in communication studies. Originally from Hebron, CT, Tsarouchas participated in softball, swimming, and music throughout high school. Prior to joining the NCSA team, she worked as an Accounting Specialist at Northwestern University.


Member Services

Briana Adamovsky
Name: Briana Adamovsky
Position: Member Services
Phone: (800) 977-9149
College: Ohio University

Briana Adamovsky, a graduate of Ohio University, joins NCSA with degrees in finance and management, as well as collegiate and professional experience playing volleyball. While playing varsity volleyball for the Ohio Bobcats she garnered Honorable Mention All-American, National Setter of the Year and Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors and led her team to two consecutive Mid-American Conference Championships and NCAA appearances. Following her collegiate career she played professionally in Paris while also coaching a regional women's team.

Read Briana's Recruiting Story


Kelly Bowman
Name: Kelly Bowman
Position: Member Services
Phone: (866) 4954-5176
College: University of Minnesota

Kelly Bowman, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, joins NCSA with a degree in business and marketing, as well as collegiate and professional volleyball experience. During her time at Minnesota Kelly was named a first team AVCA All-American, First Team All-Region, two time All-Big Ten, and led her team to back to back Final Four appearances, including a National Championship Appearance. Following her college career Kelly trained with the U.S. National Team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Read Kelly's Recruiting Story


Chris Holden
Name: Chris Holden
Position: Member Services
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7454
College: Colorado State University

Originally from Longmont, Colorado, Chris Holden played football and ran track at Skyline High School. In 2007 Holden received a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Chris comes to Chicago as a former intern with NCSA and The Mountain West Sports Network.


Lauren Palmer
Name: Lauren Palmer
Position: Member Services
Phone: (800) 977-9164
College: Lewis University

Lauren Palmer graduated from Lewis University in December, 2006 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Before attending Lewis, Palmer played basketball for Lake Forest College for two years. In 2006, she coached at the Freshman and varsity level for Mother McAuley High School and also coached at Marian Catholic High School. She is also the Director of Player Development for the Illinois Hoopla Basketball Club, where she also coached and played basketball. Palmer played softball for Carl Sandburg High School.

Read Lauren's Recruiting Story


Sara Rode
Name: Sara Rode
Position: Member Services
Phone: (800) 977-9147
College: University of Kentucky

Sara Rode, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, received her bachelor's degree in business administration, with a focus in marketing. While at Kentucky Rode participated in club volleyball for four years and was President for two of those years. In 2004 her club team finished second at the National tournament. Before coming to NCSA Rode worked as a Brand Ambassador for promotional marketing campaigns.


Bob Shriner
Name: Bob Shriner
Position: Member Services
Phone: (800) 977-9149
College: Purdue University & University of Louisville

Originally from Mishawaka, IN, Bob Shriner played tennis and swam at Mishawaka High School. In 2004 he earned a bachelor's degree in management from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Shriner also has a master's degree in sport administration from the University of Louisville. While in school he served as an intern for the South of England Athletics Association in London and as head instructor for swim program. Shriner comes to Chicago having spent the 2005 season in the box office with the South Bend Silver Hawks baseball team.


Operations Team

Jim Broe
Name: Jim Broe
Position: Video Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7480
College: Loyola University Chicago

Jim Broe is a senior at Loyola University in Chicago and originally hails from Cincinnati, OH. Jim graduates in May with a degree in Visual Communications. He was a setter for his volleyball team in high school and plays club volleyball at Loyola.


Mary Pat Chmiel
Name: Mary Pat Chmiel
Position: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7434
College: Saint Mary's College

Mary Pat Chmiel graduated from Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications studies. Prior to working at NCSA, she was an intern at NBC5 Chicago in the Station Relations department and also worked as an inside sales rep. Chmiel comes from a family of collegiate athletes and coaches and has been brought up as a sports enthusiast.


Ashlee Foltz
Name: Ashlee Foltz
Position: Partner Relations Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7452
College: Ohio University

Originally from Canton, OH, Ashlee Foltz participated in volleyball and track at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She graduated in June 2006 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in history. Before joining the NCSA Team, Foltz worked at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


Marko Markovic
Name: Marko Markovic
Position: Video Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7424
College: Columbia College-Chicago

Marko Markovic is a native of Chicago, IL and grew up playing sports of all types. Markovic attended Columbia College (Chicago), where he received a degree in post-production television in 2005. Following college, he interned at a post house and a production company. Markovic aspires to coach youth soccer or basketball in the community.


Cort Reimer
Name: Cort Reimer
Position: Operations Assistant
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7448
College: University of Iowa

Cort moved to Chicago after graduating with a bachelor's degree in English literature from The University of Iowa. At Iowa City High School, he played Basketball and Football.


Betsy Selecman
Name: Betsy Selecman
Position: Lead Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6484 x7426
College: Michigan State University

Betsy Selecman graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in marketing. While at MSU she studied and traveled in Australia for six months. She moved to Chicago from West Bloomfield, MI to join the NCSA team.


Julie Thayer
Name: Julie Thayer
Position: Speaking Event Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7439
College: University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Originally from Hillsdale, MI, Julie Thayer played basketball and volleyball for Hillsdale High School. She led her volleyball team to its first conference championship in 2002. Thayer graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in advertising. While at UT, Thayer played on the club volleyball team. Prior to working at NCSA, she was an intern at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.


Recruiting Coaches

Chris Brooks
Name: Chris Brooks
Position: Head Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9164
College: Southern Illinois University

Chris Brooks, originally form Robinson, IL comes to NCSA after a two year stint as a college basketball coach at Lincoln Trail College and Frank Phillips College. Brooks was a three-sport four-year letter winner in high school, which eventually led to a full football scholarship from Southern Illinois University. While at SIU Brooks received his bachelor's degree in University Studies and he is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Business Administration. Brooks joins the NCSA team with countless years of experience coaching and playing at the high school and college levels.

Read Chris' Recruiting Story


Marc Coburn
Name: Marc Coburn
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9149
College: Western Michigan University

Marc Coburn was a three sport athlete in high school with all state honors in track and was heavily recruited in both track and football. Coburn accepted an athletic scholarship to Western Michigan University for track & field, where he specialized in the decathlon. Coburn excelled at hurdles, high jump, 400m and was a main part of a number of relay teams. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management and a minor in recreation, with an emphasis in sports marketing and facility management. Before joining NCSA, Marc Coburn spent two years working in the hospitality industry in North Carolina. He also has experience in promotions with the Kalamazoo K-Wings Minor League Hockey team and as a sales representative for Golfing In Michigan. Coburn was a coach and mentor for high school athletes in his home town of Three Rivers, MI, as well as with the Special Olympics.

Read Marc's Recruiting Story


Brian Davidson
Name: Brian Davidson
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9149
College: Indiana University

Brian Davidson, originally from Elm Grove, WI, joins the NCSA with degrees in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship from Indiana University. Prior to working at NCSA he worked in Vail, CO in the ski industry.


Andrea Emmons
Name: Andrea Emmons
Position: Head Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9147
College: University of South Carolina-Aiken

Andrea Emmons comes to NCSA with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina-Aiken. She began her collegiate athletic career in volleyball at Kirkwood Community College as an NJCAA All-American. She transferred to the University of South Carolina-Aiken after her sophomore year on a full scholarship. Emmons has more than six years of experience coaching club volleyball in Iowa and South Carolina.

Read Andrea's Recruiting Story


Allie Kabat
Name: Allie Kabat
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9147
College: Lake Forest College

Allie Kabat graduated from Hinsdale Central High School where she played both soccer and basketball. She was a member of the Illinois 2002 State Champion girl's basketball team during her junior year. Kabat continued to play soccer while attending Lake Forest College in Lake Forest IL, was manager of the women's basketball team and participated in club rugby her senior year. Kabat graduated in 2007 with a Bachelors of Arts in Communications.

Read Allie's Recruiting Story


Brandon Liles
Name: Brandon Liles
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (866) 495-5176
College: Indiana Wesleyan University

Brandon Liles graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in marketing and business administration. Brandon has played baseball since he was five years old including pitching all four years at IWU and each year at Concord High School in his hometown of Elkhart, IN. During his first two years in high school he also played football, lettering his sophomore season and earning a trip to the state finals. Since graduating in 2005 he has worked in marketing and sales in Elkhart, IN and Houston, TX.

Read Brandon's Recruiting Story


Matt Luckett
Name: Matt Luckett
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (866) 495-5176
College: San Diego State and Wayne State (NE)

Originally from Livermore, CA, Matt was a standout high school athlete. Matt was once in your shoes with no idea on the recruiting or college process. With some help and a little bit of luck, Matt went on to be a scholarship college baseball player. Matt was team captain, first team all-league, and named Collegiate Baseball Magazine's 'top player to watch'. He earned his Bachelor of Science in sport management at Wayne St. College (NE). At WSC, he coached the wildcats hitters and infielders. Matt has also been a high school coach. Matt comes to NCSA with over 10 years in the sports industry from working in the Oakland A's organization, Disney Sports, and many others. With his vast knowledge of recruiting, Matt as help many student athletes achieve their dream of playing college athletics.

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Rick McDole
Name: Rick McDole
Position: Head Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9149
College: Northwestern University

Rick McDole was a scholarship athlete at Northwestern University from 2002 through 2005. After leaving the team he was involved with the Northwestern News Network as the senior football analyst. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Early American History in 2006. During his high school career he was a two-time honorable mention all state selection in Ohio and was recruited heavily by several Division I programs.

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Kate Nickols
Name: Kate Nickols
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9147
College: DePauw University

Kate Nickols graduated from St. Charles High School in St. Charles, IL in 2001. She was involved in both varsity soccer and tennis throughout her high school career. She made three appearances in the state tournament during her junior and senior year (once for tennis and twice for soccer), winning the state title in soccer her junior year. Nickols continued to play soccer at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN where she graduated in 2005 with a degree in studio art. During her four years of collegiate soccer Nickols played primarily offense and received the most Valuable Offensive Player in 2003-2004, All-SCAC 1st team 2004 - 2nd team 2003 and 3rd Team All Great Lakes Region 2004. The team made it to the NCAA tournament twice in her career, making it to the Final Four her junior year.

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Amanda Rawson
Name: Amanda Rawson
Position: Head Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9164
College: St. John's University

Amanda Rawson started her collegiate career with a full-scholarship to South Suburban College where she was an NJCAA Region IV MVP, and helped lead the Lady Bulldogs to back-to-back Region IV Champions and a two-time appearance at the NJCAA National Tournament. She then transferred to St. John's University were she spent the last two years of college on full-scholarship. She was named to the Big East All-Academic Team and earned a bachelor's degree. in sports management graduating on the Dean's List. Rawson also spent time as a public relations intern with the New York Rangers Hockey Club.

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Lori Tanaka
Name: Lori Tanaka
Position: Recruiting Coach Intern
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7411
College: University of Chicago

Lori Tanaka, a Chicago native, played basketball at Lane Tech College Prep for all four years of high school and was a three-time varsity letter winner. She continued her basketball and academic career at the University of Chicago, where she helped contribute to the success of the Lady Maroons by leading them to their first outright UAA conference championship and first NCAA Div III Sweet Sixteen appearance. Tanaka is graduating in June with a bachelor's degree in human development.


Terry Tharps
Name: Terry Tharps
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7460
College: University of Washington

Terry Tharps earned a full ride scholarship to play football at the University of Washington and was a three-time letter winner at UW. His accomplishments include recording two receptions, leading the team in kick return average in 2000 and a reverse in the 2001 Rose Bowl. Tharps played his Senior year at Western Illinois University where he led the team in yards per catch, set school records in kick return yardage and also set the school and conference record with a 100 yard kick return. He was an outstanding high school athlete too, with accolades such as: all state honors as a wide receiver, 100m state champion and state track athlete of the year.

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Adrienne Treado
Name: Adrienne Treado
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9147
College: Michigan State University

Originally from Troy, MI, Adrienne Treado graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in advertising and public relations. She was also an intern doing event management for the MSU Athletic Department before she came to NCSA. As a four year collegiate soccer player at MSU Treado played center midfield for the Spartans and started most games during her career there. She was a member of the first MSU Women's Soccer team to make the NCAA tournament and was Academic All-Big Ten in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Read Adrienne's Recruiting Story


Matt Webb
Name: Matt Webb
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9149
College: University of Louisville

Matt Webb is a 2006 sports administration graduate from the University of Louisville. Webb was a 3-year starter for the 2007 Orange Bowl Champion Louisville Cardinals. At the University of Louisville, he helped set an NCAA record for most extra points in a season and long snapped to Art Carmody who was the 2006 Lou Groza Award Winner. Prior to his football days, he was known as 'Sergeant Webb' of the Second Battalion, 5th Marines. Matt Webb honorably served his country for four years earning the Navy Achievement Medal, 3-time Rifle Expert and Good Conduct Medal.

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Joyce Wellhoefer
Name: Joyce Wellhoefer
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9164
College: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater & Kent State University

Joyce Wellhoefer joins NCSA after a long tenure coaching softball and basketball at NAIA, NCAA Division I and Division II levels. She was named GLVC Coach of the Year and clinched a softball conference championship in 2000 with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Before coaching at the collegiate level, Wellhoefer earned her master's degree in sports administration at Kent State University. While at Kent State, she worked with the women's basketball and track & field programs. She began her career at the high school ranks coaching basketball, softball and volleyball. While attending college, she played basketball, softball and track & field. Upon completion of her Bachelor's Degree, Wellhoefer played semi-pro basketball in Vienna, Austria. Wellhoefer is actively involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has traveled abroad with several summer teams.

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Alan Yost
Name: Alan Yost
Position: Recruiting Coach
Phone: (800) 977-9147
College: Ohio Wesleyan University

Originally from Columbus, OH, Alan Yost was a wrestler and soccer letterman all four years while at Watkins Memorial High School. A member of the Ohio All Star Wrestling Team, Yost placed nationally in Greco, Freestyle and Sombo. Yost was also chosen as a first team all state soccer player and captain of the team both his junior and senior seasons. Yost continued his soccer career at Ohio Wesleyan University where he helped the Bishops to three NCAC titles, three NCAA berths and a four year record of 71-11-4. OWU was consistently ranked in the top 10 schools nationally and in 2005 they were ranked second in the nation with a record of 20-1. He graduated from OWU in 2006 with a degree in Sports Management. He has coached wrestling in high school, coached soccer for both boys and girls at all age levels in addition to being an assistant men's soccer coach on the college level.

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Recruiting Coordinators

Mark Bagdon
Name: Mark Bagdon
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7473
College: Villanova University

Mark Bagdon, originally from Lake Bluff, IL, played baseball and football while attending Lake Forest High School. As a baseball prospect, he worked directly with NCSA President Chris Krause before injury cut short his playing career. He graduated in 2006 from Villanova University with a bachelor's degree in management and a minor in international business. Bagdon joins the NCSA team with more than five years of experience coaching youth sports.


Jeff Bartl
Name: Jeff Bartl
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7476
College: Michigan State University

Jeff Bartl attended Michigan State University and holds degrees in Journalism and English. Originally from Chicago, Jeff rode the bench for the Bartlett High School basketball team for three years. Though his college hoops career never took off, Jeff once scored 48 points in an intramural game -- an accomplishment he is way too proud of and talks about too much. Jeff is a freelance sports writer and prior to joining NCSA he worked for newspapers such as The Washington Post and Chicago Tribune. He currently is working to perfect a new formula to gage performance for running backs called Rushing Efficiency Rating.


Adam Diorio
Name: Adam Diorio
Position: Senior Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6484 x7430
College: Indiana University

Originally from Hinsdale, IL, Adam Diorio played baseball and basketball for Hinsdale Central High School. He began his collegiate career playing baseball at Denison University before transferring to Indiana University to pursue a business degree. Diorio graduated from Indiana University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in business.


Cory Eisenstein
Name: Cory Eisenstein
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7413
College: Indiana University

Cory Eisenstein grew up in Northbrook, IL, where he was a multi-sport athlete in high school. Eisenstein played baseball and hockey and was named to the Illinois All-State Team in 2003. He continued his education at Indiana University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in telecommunications and a minor in business in 2007. Before joining NCSA, he interned at SportingNews Radio and MetroNetworks in the promotions department.


Lodie Farber
Name: Lodie Farber
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7440
College: University of Tennessee

Lodie Farber is a native of Madison, Mississippi. She attended high school at Jackson Prep where she played several sports and won back to back state championships in softball her junior and senior years.

Following high school, Lodie attended The University of Tennessee where she completed degrees in both education and broadcasting. After receiving her degrees Lodie interned at Godwin Group in Jackson, Mississippi.


Namon Johnson
Name: Namon Johnson
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7423
College: Carthage College

Namon Johnson graduated from Carthage College with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. While at Carthage he played four years of football, starting at tailback and defensive end. A natural leader, Johnson served as team captain for all four years, guiding his team to a conference championship. Prior to joining NCSA Johnson was an account manager at Marketing FX, a marketing firm in downtown Chicago.


Nate Jungheim
Name: Nate Jungheim
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7461
College: University of Illinois

Originally from Buffalo Grove, IL, Nate Jungheim was twice named a captain for the Buffalo Grove High School varsity football team, where he started as a right defensive end. Jungheim graduated from the University of Illinois in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in history and a minor in secondary education. Jungheim is a certified high school teacher with an emphasis in social studies and science. Prior to joining NCSA, he worked in admissions for an online university.


Blake Larkins
Name: Blake Larkins
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7446
College: Eastern Illinois University

Originally from Munster, IN, Blake Larkins participated in varsity basketball for Munster High School. He continued his education at Eastern Illinois University and was active in EIU Baseball Operations, Intramurals, Special Olympics, and coaching youth sports. Blake graduated from Eastern with a degree in Sport Management and Business. Prior to joining the NCSA team, Larkins was an intern for ESPN Radio in Chicago working in programming and promotions.


Jordan Manske
Name: Jordan Manske
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7416
College: Temple University

Jordan Manske grew up near Lincoln, NE where he played football, tennis, basketball and golf for Waverly High School. He graduated in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in sport and recreation management from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He has interned for both the Philadelphia 76ers and Burns Entertainment and Sports Marketing. Jordan prides himself on his passion for sports.


Brendan Meyer
Name: Brendan Meyer
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7436
College: Notre Dame

Growing up in Nazareth, PA, Brendan Meyer was a multi-sport athlete in High School. In 2004, Meyer graduated from Holy Cross College with an associate degree in liberal arts. Meyer then enrolled at the University of Notre Dame where he graduated from in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in American studies. He brings energy as well as passion and knowledge of sports to the NCSA team.


Ryan Newman
Name: Ryan Newman
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7462
College: Ripon College

Ryan graduated from Ripon College with a degree in Business Administration and Economics. He began his college football career at Air Force and finished at Ripon, playing all four years at Quarterback, Safety and finally Slotback. Prior to joining the NCSA team, Ryan was the Account Executive for Chicago Office Technology Group. Away from the office he plays rugby for the Chicago Griffins.


Zak Rivera
Name: Zak Rivera
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7468
College: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Zak graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a degree in kinesiology and a minor in business administration in December, 2005. Following undergrad, Rivera continued his education at U-WM to receive a Masters in Business Administration in December, 2006. He was also a 1st basemen and designated hitter on the university's baseball team.


Mike Sawicki
Name: Mike Sawicki
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7406
College: Augustana College & Northwestern University

Mike Sawicki graduated from Cary-Grove High School in 2001. He also attended Prairie Ridge High School during his freshman and sophomore years of high school and played baseball at both schools. Sawicki continued playing baseball at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL, where he was a two-year starter in left field. He finished his playing career at Augustana College. Mike earned his bachelor's degree in speech communication from Augustana and is currently working towards obtaining his master's degree in sports administration from Northwestern University. Before joining NCSA, he was a volunteer intern in the athletic departments at both McHenry County College and Northwestern University.


Mark Slack
Name: Mark Slack
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7469
College: University of Colorado at Boulder

Originally from Colorado Springs, CO, Mark Slack joins the NCSA Team after working with the development staff at The University of Colorado. After starting his studies at The University of Kentucky, Slack received a degree in Communications with minors in Business and Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder.


Aaron Sorenson
Name: Aaron Sorenson
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846
College: Lawrence University & University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Aaron Sorenson graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2007 with a degree in Communications. Before transferring to Wisconsin-Milwaukee he attended Lawrence University where he played both basketball and baseball. Sorenson transferred to Wisconsin-Milwaukee after his sophomore year to take on the challenge of playing Division I baseball. Sorenson earned a scholarship as a pitcher.


Joey Weitzman
Name: Joey Weitzman
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7427
College: Ripon College

Joey Weitzman, a three sport athlete in high school, continued his soccer career at Ripon College where he achieved a degree in Exercise Science and Global Political Issues. Before joining the NCSA team he was a marketing intern for the Schaumburg Flyers Professional baseball team and also worked for WRAPZ as a marketing and sales representative.


Tyler Wilson
Name: Tyler Wilson
Position: Recruiting Coordinator
Phone: (888) 333-6846 x7442
College: University of Arizona

Tyler Wilson grew up in Tucson, AZ where he played baseball and basketball for Catalina Foothills High School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Regional Development at the University of Arizona. Wilson played fullback for Arizona rugby and was active as a University Ambassador. He came to NCSA from the promotions department at ESPN Radio.