Meet our New Athletic Trainer - Brittany Pullen

 

Brittany giving Shae some pointers
as she does squats in the AT room  

Hometown: Franklin, IN

High School: Franklin Community HS

College: Olney Central College/Franklin College

Sport: Softball
Position: Catcher

How did you become a part of UIndy's Athletic Training staff?
In May a position opened up here at UIndy. My program director at FC let me know and I made a phone call!

What is the most exciting thing that has happened to you as an AT?
Helping Libby stop bleeding on the field at Marian last week! :)

What was your favorite memory as a softball player for Franklin?
I don't have just one memory, I have several! :) There are too many to choose from actually...The time that I spent as an athlete and all of the wonderful relationships that came from playing in college is something that I will never forget.

What is your favorite sports team, and who is your favorite athlete?
University of Arizona softball team! Go Wildcats! My favorite athlete is Cat Osterman (USA Softball pitcher)!

What is your favorite song on your iPod?
Hard question! Everlasting Light by The Black Keys.

What is your favorite food?
Pizza!

What has been your favorite part of working with women's soccer so far?
My favorite part would have to be getting to know all of my athletes! It has been very fun so far.

We Like to Move-In Move-In

Traditionally the Greyhounds replace one of their two-a-days on the Wednesday before school starts with "Freshmen Move-In Crew" and this year was no different! Here are some pictures from the morning.

The girls helping freshmen move in at Warren Hall



 Dana and Soza doing some heavy lifting



Alli and Kaitlyn helping at Cory Bretz

 

We caught Kelsey with a smile during the move  

Coach Reese even showed up to help

Good work ladies!

Pre-Preseason Fun

After a day of meetings and filling out 800 forms for the NCAA, we decided to get rid of our fitness test jitters by spending the evening at Rascal's Fun Zone in Whiteland! Our competitive attitude doesn't disappear when we leave the field ... so we had trouble following the "no bumping" rule on the race track. We're headed to bed early because PRACTICE STARTS TOMORROW!! YEAH HOUNDS!!

The girls waiting in line for GoKarts!

Our photographer was artsy ... :)

Stacey, Shelby, Crump, and Taylor posing on the mini golf course!

Bumper boats were a poor choice ...

Check back frequently for preseason updates!

Meet our New Coaches - Megan Reinhardt and Micaela Hornstein

Megan Reinhardt, Goalkeeper Coach

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
High School: North Central High School
College: Indiana University
Position: Goalkeeper
Honors: 2008 NCAA "Sweet Sixteen"

How did you become a part of the University of Indianapolis Women’s Soccer coaching staff?
My brother is the men's GK coach.

When not coaching the Hounds, what will the fall have in store for you?
Working at Angie's List!

What was your favorite memory as a player for IU?
Beating USC, who went on to win the NCAA title that year...

What is your favorite sports team, and who is your favorite athlete?
My favorite team is the Men's German National team, and my favorite athlete is Lionel Messi.

What is your favorite song on your iPod?
Too many to name!

What is your favorite food?
Sushi.

What excites you about the 2011 season and your first year as a member of this staff?
I'm excited to coach not only at one of the highest levels of women's soccer, but also for a great institution. I'm also looking forward to grow as a coach from the staff as well as the players.

Micaela Hornstein, Assistant Coach

Hometown: Brownsburg, IN
High School: Brownsburg High School
College: Morehead State University
Position: Defender
Honors: All-Academic Commissioner's Honor Roll 2008-2010, 2009 Ole Miss Showcase Tournament Team, Ohio Valley Conference First Team 2010, 2010 Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year

How did you become a part of the University of Indianapolis Women’s Soccer coaching staff?

I wanted to stay involved with the game while continuing my education! A graduate assistant position was thankfully offered to me after speaking to the head coach about somehow getting involved.

When not coaching the Hounds, what will the fall have in store for you?

School school school when not coaching! I'll be a first year PT student at UIndy in the fall!

What was your favorite memory as a player for Morehead State?
Obviously being able to spend 4 years living and playing soccer with all of my friends, but also doing well against WVU (Big East Champs) in the NCAA tournament in my last collegiate game ever. That game also captured their record for most fans in attendance.

What is your favorite sports team, and who is your favorite athlete?

My favorite team is the Indianapolis Colts, and my favorite athletes are Gordon Hayward and Drew Storen.

What is your favorite song on your iPod?

Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO or Everyday by Dave Matthews Band.

What is your favorite food?

Papa John's cheese pizza all the way!!!

What excites you about the 2011 season and your first year as a member of this staff?
I can't wait to run them to the ground!!! Juuuust kidding. I love moving new places and trying new things. I have met a few of the girls already and am just excited to be affiliated with another great soccer program.