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Reilly McElmeel came to UIC in October 2026 and serves as an Academic Advisor on the Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) team, working closely with the Flames' softball and swimming & diving programs.

McElmeel joined the Flames following recent stops at Western Kentucky (2024-25), where he served as the Compliance Coordinator and worked closely with  athletic department staff regarding eligibility and recruiting. He then transitioned to Concordia University in Chicago (2025-26), serving as an undergraduate academic advisor.

McElmeel earned his bachelor's degree in sport management from Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana, in 2022, also suiting up as a catcher on the Pilots’ baseball team (2020-22). He went on to earn his master's in Higher Education Leadership from North Central College in 2024 while serving as a graduate assistant in the NCC athletics department.