INCARNATE WORD - Key Persons


Aaron Rye

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Brand Engagement

Agustin Melendez

Agustin Melendez, Jr. (Augie) joined the University of the Incarnate Word in 2017, as a Graduate Assistant for Softball and Football. He was hired as a full-time athletic trainer, to assist with football, in 2019. Melendez was later promoted as the head football athletic trainer in 2021. Melendez was involved with the medical staff who guided UIW's 23-sport athletics department through the COVID-19 pandemic. This included developing and implementing testing and quarantine protocols that aligned with regional and national standards. The Galveston Island native, grew up practicing martial arts and boxing, which he is still greatly involved with on a professional level. He received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Master of Science in Kinesiology from the UIW. Melendez is licensed through the State of Texas and is nationally certified as an athletic trainer.

Alexa Low

Job Titles:
  • Communications
  • Director of Athletic Communications ( FB, WBB, WTENN, BB, CHEER & DANCE )
Alexa Low joined the University of Incarnate Word Athletics Department in August of 2021. Low received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Sports Management from Quincy University (QU) and is pursuing a master's degree in Sport Management from UIW. Prior to UIW, Low worked with Rapsodo as an Event Coordinator and with Alamo City Hoops as a basketball reporter. She spent two years as an intern with the Quincy University Athletics Communications Office where she worked directly with the Sports Information Director (SID) for all Quincy Athletics. During her time at QU, she worked as a sports writer for the local newspaper, the Herald-Whig, covering football, basketball and volleyball and ran social media for the women's basketball team. In addition to working within athletics, she interned with the United States Air Force Research Laboratory in the corporate communications office writing for the website and newspaper. Low has extensive experience in social media, stats, writing, and sports information responsibilities. In this role, Low oversees all areas of communications for UIW Athletics.

Alexandria Werthman

Job Titles:
  • Spirit Graduate Assistant

Alyson Haylor

Job Titles:
  • Head Artistic Swimming Coach
Alyson Haylor was named the head coach of the University of the Incarnate Word artistic swimming program on September 16, 2022. In her first season as head coach she led the team to a second place finish at the MPSF Conference Championship. The team also finished third at the U.S Collegiate Championships. Six student-athletes earned All-Conference honors, and 12 earned All-Academic honors.

Amanda Lopez

Job Titles:
  • Coach of the University of the Incarnate Word Dance Team
  • Head Dance Coach
Amanda Lopez took over as the head coach of the University of the Incarnate Word dance team in the Fall of 2021. In her second season as a Cardinal, the team took home ninth place in the 2023 NDA Collegiate National Championships in the Team Performance Division I category, the program's first time competing as this event. Lopez, a UIW alum, also works as an instructor at Pure Barre Alamo Heights.

Amber Cunningham

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Women 's Basketball Coach
Amber Cunningham joined the University of the Incarnate Word women's basketball staff as an assistant coach in May 2019. Cunningham comes to the Cardinals after two years outside of the collegiate coaching ranks. During the 2018-19 season, she worked as an assistant coach for the Alamo City Aztecs of the Minor League Basketball Association (2018-19). Here, she helped guide the team to a 6-1 record and a berth in the regional championship game. In addition to her time with the Aztecs, Cunningham spent a year as an English teacher at George Gervin Academy (2018-19) and a year with GM Financial (2017-18), both located in San Antonio. Prior to her time in San Antonio, Cunningham spent three years (2014-17) as an assistant coach at the University of Louisiana Monroe. During her time at ULM, Cunningham designed and implemented practice plans, scouted opponents, and prepared game plans. She also worked with student-athletes both individually and in a team setting to teach cognitive aspects of the game. Off the court, Cunningham was responsible for both on- and off-campus recruiting activities. Before joining the Warhawks, Cunningham spent the 2013-14 season as the video coordinator at Rice. She began her coaching career in the high school ranks as an assistant coach at Fairfax High School in her hometown of Los Angeles. During the 2012-13 season, Fairfax posted a 24-7 record and reached the CIF Los Angles Section Division I Championship Game.

Amy Hall Holt

Job Titles:
  • Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director / Senior Woman Administrator at Arkansas State
"I couldn't be happier for Courtney for this opportunity at the University of the Incarnate Word. Witnessing Courtney's talent as a player and as a coach, she will bring a lot of passion and high energy to this program. Her knowledge of the game and the ability to connect with players sets her apart. I know her team is going to be exciting to watch."

Andrew Stumph

Job Titles:
  • Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach

Anthony Kiser

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Trainer ( MBB, VB, M / W Golf )

April Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Trainer ( Baseball )

Ariana Duran

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Trainer ( M / W Swim & Dive, Artistic Swimming )

Arrion Ellis

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Coordinator

Ashley Monjaras

Job Titles:
  • Creative Content / Media Relations Graduate Assistant

Augie Melendez

Job Titles:
  • Head Football Athletic Trainer

Austin Woods

Job Titles:
  • OL / Run Game Coordinator

Ben Lang

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Coach With the UIW
  • Assistant Men 's Basketball Coach
Lang comes to San Antonio from Central Michigan, where he worked for two years as Director of Player Development under head coach Tony Barbee. He assisted with all aspects of the program, including player development, opponent scouting, and day-to-day operations. Prior to his time in Mount Pleasant, Lang served three years as head student manager for the Depaul men's basketball program under head coach Dave Leitao, where he gained experience at the highest level of college basketball. While in Chicago, Lang worked as a basketball trainer at Ground Zero, where he helped NBA draft prospects prepare for the next level, while also working with professionals to improve their games. In 2019, Lang founded and then acted as president and coach of the DePaul University Club Basketball program. He also served as an AAU coach for All In Athletics (2019-20) and as a coach at the Doug Bruno Basketball Camp (2019). A native of Seattle, Washington, Lang earned his graduate degree in Sports Leadership from Central Michigan in 2023. He earned his bachelor's in exercise science from Depaul in 2021.

Ben Olson

Job Titles:
  • Defensive Line / Defensive Run Game Coordinator

Benjamin Buechner

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Softball Coach

Benjamin Perez

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Trainer ( M / W XC, M / W T & F )

Bernabe Lopez

Job Titles:
  • Title

Beverly Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Women 's Basketball Coach
  • Recruiting Coordinator
Beverly Holmes, a San Antonio native, joined the University of the Incarnate Word women's basketball staff as an assistant coach in May of 2019. Holmes was promoted to recruiting coordinator in May of 2022 and in the fall of 2022, the Cardinals signed three student-athletes all ranked in the state of Texas (Premier Basketball), one of which was in the Texas Top 50. The 2023-24 season will mark Holmes' fifth year at UIW. Holmes played for Millsaps College for four years, helping guide her team to three regular season conference championships.

Blair Cavanaugh

Job Titles:
  • Special Teams Coordinator
Blair Cavanaugh joined UIW in the spring of 2022 as the Special Teams Analyist. Prior to UIW, Cavanaugh joined Syracuse in February 2019. Syracuse was dynamic on special teams during his time there, they ranked 1 st in the ACC in special teams and 5 th nationally in the 2020 season. During his time with the Orange he coached 2 all American specialists, three all-conference specialists, 1 Lou Groza Award winner and two all-conference returners. Cavanaugh has two punters in the NFL, Sterling Hofrichter with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Nolan Cooney with the Arizona Cardinals. Prior to Syracuse, Cavanaugh was a graduate assistant at Ball State from 2017-18. He helped coach the Cardinals wide receivers, including 2018 All-MAC selections Riley Miller and Justin Hall. Cavanaugh also made a brief stop at Nebraska as an offensive staff volunteer. Cavanaugh played his college football at Portland State and Oregon State. A wide receiver himself, Cavanaugh began his career with Oregon State and was a member of OSU's 2012 Alamo Bowl and 2013 Hawaii Bowl teams. In 2012, he was named Oregon State's Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year. Cavanaugh played his final two seasons at Portland State and helped the Vikings to the 2015 FCS playoffs. Cavanaugh earned his bachelor's degree in social science from Portland State in 2016 and his Masters Degree from Ball State University in 2018.

Brandi Bratek

Job Titles:
  • Volunteer Assistant Women 's Tennis Coach

Brenda Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Business Operations Graduate Assistant

Brian Boyne

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Butch Rea

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Baseball Coach

Cameron Venzant

Job Titles:
  • Offensive Graduate Assistant

Carlos Anaya

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Fan Engagement Graduate Assistant

Carlos Sendin Castelao

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Men 's Soccer Coach
Carlos Sendin-Castelao joined the University of the Incarnate Word men's soccer program prior to the 2020-21 year. He will work primarily with the goalkeepers, while assisting with other components of the game. Sendin-Castelao helped guide the Cardinals through a COVID-19 shortened season that fielded just nine contests. The Cardinals went 2-7-0 in the Spring 2021 Western Athletic Conference-only season. Defensively, Sendin-Castelao coached goalkeeper Charles Beck to a 2-0 shutout win over Houston Baptist. The Beck and Nils Roth duo combined to allow just 20 goals on the season and collected 42 saves. The Cardinals held opponents to a .187 shot percentage and a .579 on-goal average in his first season with the Cardinals. Sendin-Castelao comes to UIW after a successful collegiate career. He brings four years of Division I coaching experience (at the University of Dayton and Eastern Illinois) to the Cardinal staff. From 2018-20, Sendin-Castelao was the assistant men's soccer coach at Eastern Illinois University. While at EIU, Sendin-Castelao coached the goalkeepers on both the men's and women's soccer teams. He guided the EIU men's team to No. 1 Summit Conference ranking in goals against and save percentages, while working with all-conference selection in John Burke. Sendin-Castelao coached a two-time first team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection and 2019 OVC Goalkeeper of the Year, Sara Tateak. Prior to EIU, Sendin-Castelao was on staff at the University of Dayton as a volunteer assistant coach from 2016-18. As a volunteer, Sendin-Castelao was responsible for identification and recruitment of student-athletes and the preparation of scouting reports. He was also the goalkeeper coach. Under his guidance as a volunteer assistant coach, Dayton ranked No. 1 in the A-10 Conference in goals scored and No. 14 in NCAA Division I in goal average. Sendin-Castelao helped Dayton to two more A-10 Conference tournament appearances. He coached the A-10 Conference Player of the Year and No. 1 MLS Draft pick, Lalas Abubaker, and A-10 Midfielder of the Year, Tok Taneski. Sendin-Castelao started his collegiate career at West Virginia Institute of Technology where he helped the team win the USCAA NAIA National Championship and named to the all-tournament team. During his senior year, Sendin-Castelao transferred to the University of Dayton. There, he helped lead the Flyers to an Atlantic-10 Conference Tournament title and was later selected to the all-tournament team after reaching the second round of the National Championships. Sendin-Castelao graduated from Dayton in 2016 with a general education degree with a concentration in sports science

Chance Medina

Job Titles:
  • Director of Baseball Player Development

Chris Young

Job Titles:
  • Director of Tennis, Head Women 's Tennis Coach at Oklahoma State University
"The University of the Incarnate Word has made a great decision with the hiring of Courtney Steinbock. She is a passionate leader who cares greatly about her student-athletes and will work hard to give them a great experience. She's had success everywhere she has been, and I can't wait to see the success she will have with the Cardinals."

Clint Killough

Job Titles:
  • Head Football Coach
Clint Killough, a former UIW student-athlete and associate head coach, was promoted to the position of UIW head football coach in December of 2022. Killough was named head coach in the midst of the best season in program history, heading to the FCS Semifinals for the deepest playoff run in the UIW football era. The 2022 Cardinals, with Killough as associate head coach and wide receivers coach, rewrote the record book. The team has two wide receivers currently sitting in the top five in FCS for receiving touchdowns and receiving yards after winning back-to-back Southland Conference Championships. Killough, a UIW alum, played for the Cardinals for three seasons (2013-2015) before returning to UIW in 2018 as the quality control coach for the inside receivers. He quickly climbed the coaching ranks as he was elevated to associate head coach/wide receivers coach/recruiting coordinator in January of 2022. Killough has been with the program through all three Southland Conference Championships ('18, '21, '22) and all three FCS Playoff runs.

Cody Dunn

Job Titles:
  • Football Recruiting Graduate Assistant

Conner McQueen

Job Titles:
  • Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks

Courtney Hurley

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Coach
  • Title / Assistant Coach
Courtney started fencing at 8 years old and never looked back. She is a 3 time USA Olympian in Women's Epee (2012, 2016 & 2020). She won an Olympic Bronze medal with the USA Women's Epee team in 2012. Courtney also was a 2 time NCAA Champion at the University of Notre Dame, Cadet World Champion, Junior World Champion (team), Junior World Cup (FIE) Points Champion, Senior World Champion (team) and won a Bronze medal at the Senior World Championships. She conducts clinics and strategy sessions for clubs and individuals all over the United States via Hurley Tactics (hurleytactics.com). She likes to travel around the country in her van with her two dogs and cat whenever she gets a chance. Courtney recently coached for the University of Notre Dame during 2022 and moved back home to San Antonio in January 2023 where she now coaches for University of Incarnate Word.

Courtney Steinbock

Job Titles:
  • Head Women 's Tennis Coach

Danielle DeCotis

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Development ( Cheer, Dance )
Danielle DeCotis joined the University of Incarnate Word Athletics Department in July of 2021 as the Athletic Administration Coordinator. A San Antonio native, DeCotis graduated from Antonian College Preparatory in 2015 before spending two years at St. John's University in Jamaica Queens, NY as a collegiate cheerleader. She finished her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications. DeCotis is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration at UIW's School of Professional Studies. Prior to UIW, DeCotis worked for three years as a student assistant and one year graduate assistant for the men's basketball team at the University of Texas at Austin. In this position, she worked closely with the men's basketball staff managing administrative affairs and assisting in game-day activities as well as the recruiting process. As the Athletic Administration Coordinator, DeCotis worked with the athletic director and senior staff to manage the daily administrative affairs of the athletic department. In September of 2022, DeCotis started her role as Assistant Director of Corporate Partnerships and Spirit Program.

DaShena Stevens

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Athletic Director ( WBB, VB )

Davis Conley

Job Titles:
  • Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

DonLouise Martens

Job Titles:
  • Senior Athletic Trainer ( W Soccer, Insurance Coordinator )

Doug Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Equipment Manager
  • Head
  • Title / Head Equipment Manager

Dr. Allison Cronin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Clinical Instructor at the Rosenberg School of Optometry
Dr. Allison Cronin is a Senior Clinical Instructor at the Rosenberg School of Optometry. She grew up in San Antonio and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish. Dr. Cronin graduated from optometry school at the Rosenberg School of Optometry and continued her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry where she completed a Family Practice Residency. Dr. Cronin is a licensed therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. She joined RSO in 2015 and is currently a clinical instructor and serves as Chief of the Sports and Vision Performance Service.

Dr. Amy Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Amy Ferguson received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Oklahoma State University in 1991. During her time there she was a member of the varsity track team and was active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Shortly after, she completed her masters in school counseling at Oklahoma State University while serving as an assistant coach for the university's varsity track and field team. Dr. Ferguson served in education as a teacher, coach and school counselor for nearly ten years. She returned to school and completed her doctoral program at the University of Houston, College of Optometry in 2005. Dr. Ferguson completed her externships in primary eye care at the Wurzburg Medac in Wurzberg, Germany and Space Center Eye Associates in Clear Lake, TX. Dr. Ferguson is currently licensed as a therapeutic optometrist and optometric glaucoma specialist and is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Ferguson joined UIW RSO in 2012 and serves as the Deputy Director of Clinics for the UIW Eye Institute. She and her husband are the owners of La Cantera Eye Associates. Dr. Ferguson enjoys spending time with her husband and son, Jackson. She is an avid sports fan, loves the theater and attending her son's activities. She and her family are members of Oak Hills Church and have lived in San Antonio for nearly 10 years.

Dr. Bryan Colon

Job Titles:
  • Physical Therapy Resident

Dr. Derek Riedel

Job Titles:
  • Head Cross Country / Track and Field Coach - Middle and Long Distanc

Dr. Donald Walker

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Swimming Coach

Dr. J.T. Norris

Job Titles:
  • Faculty Athletics Representative ( Outgoing )

Dr. Phillip Van Dyke

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sports Residency

Dr. Randall Griffiths

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Coach

Dr. Stephen Berenyi

Job Titles:
  • Physical Therapy Resident

Elyssa Barrientos

Job Titles:
  • Head Cheer Coach

Ephraim Banda

Job Titles:
  • Defensive Coordinator

Eric Devora

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Fan Engagement Graduate Assistant

Eric Morris

Job Titles:
  • Head Football Coach / University of North Texas
"UIW hit a home run with this hire. I have a lot of love for Clint and I am so excited to watch him start his head coaching career. He has a great offensive mind and is one of the most competitive people I've been around. I know he will elevate UIW to new heights and bring the best out of those young men."

Felipe Valencia

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Coach - Throws / Recruiting Coordinator

Francisco Bendana

Job Titles:
  • Men 's Tennis Graduate Assistant

G.J. Kinne

Job Titles:
  • Head Football Coach
G.J. Kinne (Kin-Knee) joins the University of the Incarnate Word in December of 2021. Previously, Kinne was at the University of Central Florida (UCF) where he was the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Kinne is a former professional quarterback with stints in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. The Gilmer High School product has spent time coaching with the Philadelphia Eagles, at the University of Arkansas, at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and at the University of Hawai'i. He has worked with and played for some of the top offensive play-callers in the business, including Doug Pederson, Mike Norvell, Chad Morris, Chip Kelly, Ryan Day and Press Taylor.

Gabriel (Gabe) Garza

Job Titles:
  • Communications Assistant ( WSOC, ARTSWIM, WGOLF, XC, MTENN, BB )

Gabryel Ording

Job Titles:
  • Head Volleyball Coach

George Sanders


Grand Canyon

Job Titles:
  • Grand Canyon Head Women 's Tennis Coach
"Courtney's exceptional blend of coaching prowess and her ability to understand and connect with her student-athletes makes her the perfect choice as the new head coach at UIW. Her experience promises a bright future as she leads UIW to new heights."

Greg Evans

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Baseball Coach

Hailey Patke

Job Titles:
  • Student - Athlete Development Coordinator

Hank Scott

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive

Hope Eoff

Job Titles:
  • Director of Athletics Facilities and Operations
  • Facilities and Game Operations

Isa Contreras

Job Titles:
  • Media Relations Graduate Assistant ( VB, SB, FENCING )

Isabella Peceli

Job Titles:
  • Fencing Graduate Assistant
  • Graduate Assistant Coach

J.R. Pulido

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advising / Student - Athlete Development
  • Assistant Athletic Director, Academic Advising & Student Success ( Track / XC )
  • Assistant Athletics Director, Academic Advising & Student Success ( FB, BB, Track / XC, Cheer, Dance )

Jake Plant

Job Titles:
  • Head Women 's Soccer Coach

Jake Thayer

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Coach

James Zagaria

Job Titles:
  • Head Diving Coach

Jaren Jackson Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Associate Head Men 's Basketball Coach

Jarryd Luna

Job Titles:
  • Video Production / Creative Content Graduate Assistant

Jayden Perez

Job Titles:
  • Softball Graduate Assistant

Jeff Dow

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Head
  • Head Women 's Basketball Coach

Jeff Traylor

Job Titles:
  • Coach

Jeremy Anaya

Job Titles:
  • Video Production Graduate Assistant

Jerry Salazar

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Medicine ( WBB, Cheer & Dance )

Jim Gush

Job Titles:
  • Defensive Coordinator

John Moreau OLY

Job Titles:
  • Head Fencing Coach

John Newman

Job Titles:
  • Director of Men 's Tennis Operations

Jonas Andersson

Job Titles:
  • Head Men 's Tennis Coach / Associate Director of Operations

Jordan Pratt

Job Titles:
  • Athletics Facilities and Operations Graduate Assistant

Josh Reeves

Job Titles:
  • Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach

Juliana Damico

Job Titles:
  • Artistic Swimming Graduate Assistant

Katarina Adamovic

Job Titles:
  • Grand Canyon Head Women 's Tennis Coach
"Courtney's exceptional blend of coaching prowess and her ability to understand and connect with her student-athletes makes her the perfect choice as the new head coach at UIW. Her experience promises a bright future as she leads UIW to new heights."

Katie Goodman

Job Titles:
  • Broadcasting Graduate Assistant

Kenny Hill

Job Titles:
  • Running Backs / Associate Head Coach

Kenyon Spears

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Athletic Director of External Relations ( BB, MGolf, WGolf, S & D, Fence )

Kevin Malcolm Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Communications Coordinator ( MSOC, S & D, T & F, MBB, MGOLF )

Kiki Lara

Job Titles:
  • Head Men 's Soccer Coach

Kimberly Dean

Job Titles:
  • Head Softball Coach

Kimberly Montez

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Trainer ( MSOC, Tennis )

Kristen Bates

Job Titles:
  • Senior Academic Advisor ( FB, MBB, WBB, WSoc )

Kyle Hashimoto

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Kyle Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Cross Country / Track and Field Graduate Assistant

Kyrylo Shvets

Job Titles:
  • Student Assistant Swimming Coach

Lamont Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Offensive Graduate Assistant

Laura Cannon

Job Titles:
  • Faculty Athletics Representative ( Incoming )

Lauren Mancha

Job Titles:
  • Director of Player Personnel & Campus Relations
Lauren Mancha joined UIW Football in the Spring of 2022 as the Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. Mancha is a UIW Alumni and former UIW student-athlete, playing 5 years of collegiate golf at the Word. During her time as a UIW student-athlete she broke several program records and was the first female golfer to individually win a Division I tournament. In 2022, Mancha graduated from the University with a bachelor's degree in business administration, and she is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Sports Management.

Lilly Ortega

Job Titles:
  • Development Graduate Assistant

Lindsey Emry

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Trainer Graduate Assistant

Lyn McDonald

Job Titles:
  • Volunteer Assistant Men 's Golf Coach

Mack Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Madeline Davis

Job Titles:
  • Volleyball Graduate Assistant

Marcus Gutierrez

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Ticket Sales

Marialaura Villasana

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Artistic Swimming Coach
  • Athletics Business Manager

Matheo Bernat

Job Titles:
  • Hurdles Coach

Mauricio De La Garza

Job Titles:
  • Football Graduate Assistant

McKenzie Brewer

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Volleyball Coach

Mercedes Sanchez

Job Titles:
  • Student Softball Manager

Michael Guerra

Job Titles:
  • Athletics Facilities and Operations Graduate Assistant

Michael Kim

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Coach

Mike Jinks

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Head
  • Assistant Head Coach - Running Backs / University of Houston
"I knew very early in Clint's career that he was destined for greatness. San Antonio is getting a homegrown start. He will be a tremendous leader for UIW football and the University of the Incarnate Word."

Nathan Warnock

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Nick Young

Job Titles:
  • Football Recruiting Coordinator / Senior Analyst

Noah Berney

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Track & Field and Cross Country Coach

Oleksandr Karpenko

Job Titles:
  • Business Operations Graduate Assistant

Perry Eliano

Job Titles:
  • Safeties Coach / Ohio State
"Clint is one of the brightest young stars in college football. His energy, passion, and work ethic are second to none. A tireless recruiter who understands it's about bringing the right type of young men to continue the championship success at UIW. He's a phenomenal human being that will bring young men together for a common goal to be the very best versions of themselves daily. UIW has a winner!"

Rachel Baity

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Women 's Basketball Coach

Rafferty Kugler

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advising Graduate Assistant

Reed Robelot

Job Titles:
  • Head Swim and Dive Coach

Reggie Blackmon

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Women 's Basketball Coach

Richard Duran

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Director
  • Athletic Director ( FB, MBB, M / W Tennis, M / WSoc, SB, Artistic Swim )

Richard Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Quality Control Coach

Robby Benavides

Job Titles:
  • Director of Basketball Operations

Robert Holloway

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Men 's Basketball Coach

Robyn Leighton

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Softball Coach

Rocky Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Ron Rittimann

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Director & Head Coach / Alamo Heights High School
"What a tremendous hire for the UIW Football Program. I have admired Clint as a competitor and leader for a long time. Coach Killough has strong ties within San Antonio and will continue the success and trajectory the program is currently on. I look forward to watching him assemble a great staff and build strong relationships within the community and boosters."

Rosemary DuPree

Job Titles:
  • Associate Head Coach - Short and Long Sprints / Relays

Ryan Shotzberger

Job Titles:
  • Head Baseball Coach

Sal Cervantes

Job Titles:
  • Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicin

Sam Bennett


Sam Kaman

Job Titles:
  • Broadcasting Graduate Assistant

Sam Monachino

Job Titles:
  • Football Graduate Assistant

Samantha Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Administrative Coordinator

Sarah Navarro

Job Titles:
  • Athletic Trainer ( Football, Softball )

Shane Heirman

Job Titles:
  • Head Men 's Basketball Coach

Shawn Ward

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Men 's Basketball Coach

Shelby Cox

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Volleyball Coach

Spencer Berthold

Job Titles:
  • Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Summer Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advising Graduate Assistant

Sydnee Palade

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor ( FB, MGolf, WGolf, S & D, VB )

Thomas Kearney

Job Titles:
  • Head Men 's Golf Coach

Tony Dollison

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Athletics / Complianc
  • Compliance

Tori Jaworski

Job Titles:
  • General Manager

Travis Amendt

Job Titles:
  • Interim Head Women 's Golf Coach

Tre Spragg

Job Titles:
  • Quality Control Coach

Ty Darlington

Job Titles:
  • Tight Ends / Director of High School Relations

Victoria Ramirez

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Women 's Soccer Coach

Willis White

Job Titles:
  • WR / Pass Game Coordinator

Zack Lucas

Job Titles:
  • Director of Football Operations / NFL Liaison
Zack Lucas joined the University of the Incarnate Word as the Director of Football Operations in March of 2022. In this role, Lucas oversees all day-to-day operations of the UIW football program. Prior to UIW, Lucas was the Director of Football Operations at the University of Hawaii. During his time with Hawaii, he directly oversaw the Director of Player Personnel, Director of Player Development, the Equipment Manager and the Video Coordinator. He also was the liaison between the football program, athletic administration, donors and boosters, He coordinated adherence to NCAA and University Policy with the Campus Compliance Office. Lucas also served as a point of contact for all NFL personnel and scouts to ensure successful campus visits to evaluate draft-eligible players. Lucas also spent time with the New York Jets as their Football Operations Assistant. In this role, Lucas assisted the Director of Football Operations with all logistics for training camp, housing, transportation, and meals. He oversaw and implemented daily schedules for training camp interns to include daily job responsibilities, hours worked and communication standards. Lucas also assisted in coordinating the travel logistics for all home and away games, college All-0Star games and the NFL combine. Experience Continued: