Eileen knows Books and Ball!

Send us Fan MailOur 3rd season of Whiskers starts now!We are off to talk more about life at Northwestern University and with the 'Cats Women's Soccer team.  Co-hosts Ava Goodin and Rich Manning will take you behind the curtain for the inside scoop.Today we are talking with Eileen O'Rourke, the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services.  Eileen is a former Division 1 athlete - she played rugby at Eastern Illinois University.  She specializes in helping our players register for classes, pick a major, get some tutoring...and sometimes motivates them to stay on top of things!  1:00 - Eileen's journey to becoming a D1 athlete4:30 - How her experience as an athlete informs her advising7:00 - The most fun parts of her job9:00 - the WORST excuse she has ever heard15:30 - What Eileen tells recruits about Northwestern18:00 - Eileen's #1 tip to CRUSH college!As you listen, you will learn how Eileen uses her magic to help us keep our grades high and our eyes on the future.  Get to know Eileen and how we succeed a top institution like Northwestern!CLICK here for Eileen's Profile page at Northwestern AthleticsWHISKERS theme song written by Gabriel Moynihan.Instagram - @NUWSoccerTwitter - @NUWSoccerWeb Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer