University of Illinois Chicago Athletics
Mike Schweigert has extensive experience in sports performance, currently serving as the Associate AD for Sports Performance at the University of Illinois Chicago Athletics since August 2021. Prior to this role, Mike spent over 11 years at Northwestern University as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance, working with various teams including men's basketball, swimming, fencing, and cross country. Mike's earlier experience includes serving as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Georgia, focusing on men's basketball, volleyball, and track and field. Mike began their career as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northern Illinois University. Academically, Mike holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Exercise Science from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University Bloomington.
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University of Illinois Chicago Athletics
The University of Illinois Chicago's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an NCAA Division I athletic program sponsoring 300 student-athletes across 18 sports competing in the Missouri Valley Conference. Our nickname, the Flames, is a reference to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Our primary school colors are Fire Engine Red and Navy Pier Blue, the latter a nod to UIC's roots on Chicago's iconic Navy Pier at Lake Michigan. Since earning Division I status in 1981, UIC has amassed 75 conference championships and made 47 NCAA postseason appearances. In addition, 20 Flames have achieved All-America status, 83 have earned recognition as Player of the Year, and 55 coaches have been honored as Coach of the Year. UIC student-athletes boast a 93% Graduation Success Rate and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for 19 consecutive semesters. UIC stands alone as Chicago’s largest institution and only public research university. The 50,000 members of our campus community and our 325,000 living alumni embody the pride and spirit of our great city. We are, and will always remain, For Chicago!