The Sports Information Department is responsible for overseeing all media relations in the Athletics Department. All media contacts should be arranged through the Sports Information Department in the Athletics Department. Media Access requests should be submitted through the primary contact for each sport.
McKendree University Quick Facts
Location: Lebanon, Ill.
Founded: 1828
Enrollment: 2,500
National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Great Lakes Valley Conference
Varsity Athletic Programs: 37
Mascot: Bearcats
Colors: Purple (Pantone 2617c), Gold (Pantone 457c), and White
President: Daniel C. Dobbins
Director of Athletics: Anthony Francis
Associate Athletic Director/Compliance/Internal Ops: Tracy Cromer
Assistant Athletic Director/Development: Brandi Kordelewski
Athletic Business Manager: Connie Henss-Nunn
Faculty Athletic Representative: Terese Kasson
Head Athletic Trainer: Kristin Von Hatten
Athletic Facilities Manager: Patrick Knapinski
Max Bennett (Quincy University '17)
Sports Information Director
Primary Sports: Football, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Baseball, Men's Hockey
Office: MPCC
Office Phone: (618) 537-6879
Email:
mtbennett@mckendree.edu
Patrick Knapinski (Xavier University '20)
Athletic Facilities Manager / Assistant Sports Information Director
Primary Sports: Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Wrestling, Women's Wrestling, Softball, Women's Hockey
Office: MPCC
Office Phone: (618) 537-6565
Cell Phone: (920) 378-5064
Email:
pmknapinski@mckendree.edu
Chase Messer (New England College '22 & '24)
Assistant Director of Sports Information
Primary Sports: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Water Polo, Women's Water Polo
Office: MPCC
Office Phone: (618) 537-6946
Cell Phone: (207) 939-8487
Email:
cwmesser@mckendree.edu
Madelyn Stephen (Greenville University '23)
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Primary Sports: Women's Volleyball, Men's Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, M&W Bowling, Bass Fishing
Email:
madelyn.stephen23@mckendree.edu
Michael Hayeck (Flagler College '23)
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Primary Sports: M&W Cross Country, M&W Swim & Dive, M&W Track & Field, Beach Volleyball
Email:
michael.hayeck23@mckendree.edu
Brittany Hodge (Westminster College (Mo.) '17 / Appalachian State University '19 / William Woods University '22)
Assistant Athletic Performance Coach / Part-Time Sports Information
Primary Sports: M/W Rugby, Dance, Cheer, M/W Powerlifting, M/W Tennis
Email:
bjhodge@mckendree.edu
Media Relations Policy
Media Request Contact:
Contact designated individual for each sport. Primary sports are attached to each individual above.
All media requests for athletes and/or coaches should be arranged through the Sports Information Department in the Athletic Department.
Credentials for working press and photographers can be obtained through the McKendree Athletic Communication office and are presented to those with a legitimate working function. Credentials are not presented to family or friends unless those individuals are performing a professional function. All requests must be made in writing (via email) at least two days in advance of the contest and include the name of all individuals in attendance and their organization.
Photography Policy
Media Request Contact:
Contact designated individual for each sport. Primary sports are attached to each individual above.
Anyone taking photographs must adhere to the following policies:
All photographers associated with the media are asked to remain a reasonable distance from the playing area.
Parents/friends must gain permission from the Office of Sports Information to take photographs along the sidelines.
An individual cannot profit off the sale of photographs of any McKendree University student-athlete. This will negatively affect the eligibility of the student-athlete.
An individual cannot profit off the sale of photographs that displays the official McKendree University logo.
