Greg Hayton came to North Central in 1997 after providing 14 years of sports leadership, including 11 as athletics director, at Rockford Christian Life High School in Rockford, Ill from 1983 to 1996. While at Rockford Christian Life, Hayton built a boy's and girl's track program that won 22 conference titles, two sectional crowns and one state championship. Hayton also coached boy's soccer and was named Illinois Region IX Coach of the Year in 1994.

At NCU, Hayton continues to build competitiveness and character among athletes. "This is an exciting time to be an athlete at NCU, with so much growth in this department. During the past five years, new teams have been added to the athletics regime, providing more athletes the opportunity to compete at the college level. Now, the process of moving into NCAA III and still maintaining our National Christian College affiliation will provide numerous outlets for national recognition for our teams and individuals.

"Our continuing goal is for our athletes to leave with an unparalleled experience, to grow both athletically and spiritually while at NCU. We want our athletes to love and value competition yet to understand that athletics can be a tool to change lives."

EMAIL: tdemenec@northcentral.edu

PHONE: 612-343-4755

Trent heads into his first year as coach of the Rams following a highly sucessful stint at Catalina Foothills High School in Tucson, Arizona. During his time there, the program made it to the state tournament in 6 of his 8 seasons at the helm including an elite eight and final four appearance. During those two seasons his teams went undefeated in region.

Emenecker is also in his first year as the Assistant Athletics Director and Atlhletics Recruiter. In that position he will focus on booster club activities, fundrasing, and alumni relations while traveling to help recruit the next generation of Rams student athletes.

During his time in Arizona he also served as youth pastor and pastor of music at Christ's Church in Tucson.

EMAIL: skyeackl@northcentral.edu

PHONE: 612-343-4145

Shayla Yeackley is in her first year as administrative assistant for the Athletics Department. Shayla is also the department's Senior Women's Administrator, helping to ensure the equitable treatment of female athletes and sports as NCU continues in the NCAA III membership process.

Shayla is also in her fourth season as Head Women's Basketball coach, although this is her eighth year of involvement with the program. Shayla played for four years at North Central, is the university's all-time leading rebounder and is third on the all-time scoring list. She also coached the 2006-07 women's team to NCCAA DII North Central Regional Championship. She graduated from NCU in 2000 with a degree in psychology and is originally from Lincoln, Neb.

EMAIL: tfmeadow@northcentral.edu

PHONE: 612-343-4144

Meadows is in his fourth year of coaching after running with the Rams for four seasons, and serving in his second season as men's head cross country coach. In 2006 he coached the Rams to their first ever Men's Cross Country NCCAA DII National Championship.

Trey is also Sports Information Director for North Central Athletics. Trey graduated from North Central in May 2004 with a degree in Mass Communications. He resides in Minneapolis.

Amara begins her sixth year as North Central University's athletic trainer in 2006. Amara offers a variety of services in her role as trainer, completing injury consultation, rehab and clearance with athletes, as well as developing sport-specific training programs.

Amara received her degree in athletic training from Bethel College. She is also serving in her fourth year at the Minneapolis YWCA, where she is employed as a fitness coordinator. Amara makes her home in Prior Lake with her husband, Anthony.