Eastern Illinois University
D1 FCSCharleston · Illinois · NCAA Division I-FCS · Public, 4-year or above
Men's programs · 8
Women's programs · 9
Coaches · 40
11 head coaches across 12 teamsWho to write to at Eastern Illinois University. Tap Draft email and we write it from your athlete page. You get the coach's email and phone from the school's own site, then send it yourself.
Football
11- Chris WilkersonHead coachHead Football Coach
- Alex GrayAssistant Coach / Cornerbacks & Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
- Andrew StrobelAssistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator & Safeties
- Casey WalkerAssistant Coach / Defensive Line & Run Game Coordinator
- Kyle DericksonAssociate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks
- Mason KeelerAssistant Coach / Tight Ends & Special Teams Coordinator
- Mike McClanathanAssistant Coach / Offensive Line
- Rodman NoelAssistant Coach / Linebackers
- Shaun WickAssistant Coach / Running Backs & Recruiting Coordinator
- Tino Smith IIAssistant Coach / Wide Receivers
- Tre'jon LewisAssistant Coach / Assistant Defensive Line
Men's Basketball
5- Marty SimmonsHead coachHead Men's Basketball Coach
- Bob LockartAssistant Coach - Men's Basketball
- Desmond BalentineAssistant Coach - Men's Basketball
- Nate MichaelAssistant Coach - Men's Basketball
- Rich McBrideAssistant Coach - Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
3- Marqus McGlothanHead coachHead Women's Basketball Coach
- Caitlyn PetersonAssistant Coach - Women's Basketball
- Mickayla PerdueAssistant Coach - Women's Basketball
Baseball
3- Jason AndersonHead coachHead Baseball Coach
- Jake LotzAssistant Coach - Baseball (Pitching)
- Mike PuglieseAssistant Coach - Baseball (Hitting) & Recruiting Coordinator
Softball
4- Dan PaulsonHead coachco-Head Softball Coach
- Kristi PaulsonHead coachco-Head Softball Coach
- Denise GodwinAssistant Coach - Softball
- Hallie GilbertAssistant Coach - Softball
Men's Soccer
3- Ruy VazHead coachHead Men's Soccer Coach
- Andre CavichioneAssistant Coach - Men's Soccer
- Matteo PuliGoalkeepers Coach
Women's Soccer
2- Dirk BennettHead coachHead Women's Soccer Coach
- Deanna HechtAssociate Head Coach - Women's Soccer
Volleyball
2- Ryan MillarHead coachHead Volleyball Coach & Beach Volleyball
- Paige GardellaVolleyball Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Cheer and dance
2- Bri GastonCheer Coach
- Brittany Johnson-KroegerPink Panthers Dance Coach
Golf
1- Craig TolerHead coachHead Golf Coach
Cross country and track and field
3- Mitchel CouchAssistant Coach - Throws
- Riley McInerneyAssistant Track Coach / Cross Country Coach
- Roger AnAssistant Coach - Sprints / Hurdles
Swimming and diving
1- Scott TeetersHead coachHead Swim Coach
Read from the public staff directory at eiupanthers.com on October 9, 2026. Staffs change every year, so check the school's page before you write. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us.
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