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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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