Eagle Insider - University of the Ozarks

STAFF NEWS
The 2007 University of the Ozarks women’s soccer media guide has earned distinction
as one of the nation’s best as it has been voted the No. 4 media guide in the nation
for the 2007-08 athletic year by the College Sports Information Directors of America’s
annual publications contest.
The 32-page media guide was written, edited and designed by Sports Information Director
Josh Peppas. It is the first such honor for the university’s athletic department. The
media guide earned its ranking in a judging of media guides from across the country that
includes all NCAA III, NAIA and NCCAA institutions.
Women’s Soccer Media Guide Results
1. Johnson County Community College (Kansas)
2. Kenyon College (Ohio)
3. Embry-Riddle University (Florida)
4. University of the Ozarks
Best Cover: Illinois State University
N E W C O A C H E S
WISEMAN, HULL NAMED HEAD COACHES
Shaun Wiseman will begin his first season as the Head
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach. Wiseman, a native of Rogers,
Ark., was the assistant women’s coach at NCAA Division
II Arkansas Tech University from 2005-2007 where he helped
with all aspects of the Golden Suns Tennis program. Wiseman
helped with the development of the junior tennis program in the
River Valley community. He is a member of the United States
Professional Tennis Registry. He graduated from Arkansas
Tech University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in vocal
music.
Brian Hull will enter his first year as the Head Men’s and
Women’s Cross Country Coach. Hull, a native of Eureka
Springs, Ark., was the assistant men’s and women’s cross
country coach at Ozarks from 2001-2003. He was a four-year
cross country letterman at Ozarks, and was named All-Conference
in 1997. He was American Southwest Conference
Runner of the Week twice during his career. He graduated
from Ozarks in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He
earned his master’s degree in college student personnel from
Arkansas Tech University in 2007.
BARCLAY NAMED ASSISTANT
Kean Barclay has been named the Assistant Men’s Soccer
Coach. Barclay, of Fayetteville, Ark., was the assistant men’s
coach at NCAA II Longwood University (Va.) last season. He
was also the Head Coach of the Men’s Second Team at University
of Abertay in Scotland from 2003-04. Barclay earned his
bachelor’s degree in physical education from Indiana University
in 2006. He has a Higher National Diploma in Sport, Health and
Exercise from University of Abertay. He holds a “C” License
from the United States Soccer Federation. He played collegiate
soccer at both Oakton Community College (Ill.) and Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis. He additionally played
at University of Abertay. He played professionally in Scotland
for the Lochore Welfare FC and Carnoustie Panmure FC. He
has been a camp instructor at University of Arkansas, Michigan
State University and Old Dominion University.
DE HART authors book
Head men’s soccer coach Dave De Hart published Teaching
and Understanding Soccer Goalkeeping this spring. The
91-page book can be viewed on-line at www.nolimitssocceracademy.com.
De Hart’s book features a variety of topics ranging
from goalkeeping techniques to coaching philosophies.
Floyd (far left) stands with other campus award winners
FLOYD receives campus award
Head athletic trainer Chad Floyd was
named the 2007-08 Alvin C. Broyles
Outstanding Profressional Staff recepient.
Floyd, in his seventh year at Ozarks, oversees
approximately 160 athletes.
The Alvin C. Broyles Outstanding
Professional Staff Award recipient is voted
on annually by members of the campus
faculty and staff. The award is given to
a member of the professional staff who
has demonstrated exemplary dedication,
professionalism and ability in his or her position.
The award is named after alumnus
and former trustee Alvin C. Broyles, who
passed away in 2000.