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Deanna Hecht

Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer

dhecht@eiu.edu

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Eastern Illinois

* Hired as an assistant coach for women's soccer in June 2023

* Enters second year on staff for 2024 season

* Will help coach on-field players and assist in recruiting

* Helped coach team to OVC Tournament appearance and fifth place OVC finish in 2023

* Helped coach one second team All-OVC performer

* Helped coach two All-OVC Newcomer selections

Prior To Eastern Illinois 

* Named to United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Class for 2022-23

* Women's soccer assistant coach at Illinois College (2021-23)

* Helped coach one first team selection for The Midwest Conference

* Helped coach one second team selection for The Midwest Conference

* Women's soccer assistant coach at College of Lake County (2019-21)

* Helped coach team to NJCAA National Tournament appearance

* Helped coach team to NJCAA Region IV Championship

* Helped coach team to Skyway Conference Championship

* Head coach Springfield Area Soccer Club U9 (2021-23)

* Master coach at Berkshire Soccer Academy For Girls (2022)

* Seasonal coach with Fort Wayne United (2017-19)

Personal

* Played collegiate soccer at Purdue Fort Wayne

* Competed in United Women's Soccer League - Fort Wayne United FC Gryphons

* Bachelor's degree from Purdue Fort Wayne in 2019

* Currently working on master's degree through SIUE

* Certified U.S. Soccer D Licensed Coach

* United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1

* Native of Huntley, Illinois

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