NIU Baseball

HEAD COACH ED MATHEY WHAT THEY'RE SAYING... "Playing for Coach Mathey during my collegiate career was a great experience both on the field and off. He was a mentor to me on the field and helped me off the field with academics and with my personal life. Coach Mathey was always there for me 24 hours a day and not just when we were on the field and between the lines." Matt German, former NIU All-American pitcher and professional in Phillies organization "It is always a pleasure to see Coach Mathey's teams play. They are certainly well-prepared and have a winner's mentality and an edge to them that you know the game is never over. I have had the privilege of meeting some of his players, and I know his kids respect him greatly and he has a great relationship with them. I am confident in recommending anyone there." Pat Murphy, former Arizona State Head Coach "I played for Coach Mathey for four years (at NCC and NIU) and he has helped me tremendously during my time playing for him and afterwards. I can honestly say I would not have had the opportunity to play professionally without him. What I learned from him has helped me be successful both in college and in pro baseball. He is one of the most loyal coaches you will find in Division I baseball." Joe Piekarz, former NCC and NIU pitcher and former Oakland Athletics farmhand "When you play one of Ed Mathey's teams you face a team that is well-coached in all areas of the game and has an approach that shows that they enjoy playing. They play hard, will come after you and are not intimidated. Coach Mathey does a great job with his team, and his players do the things you want them to do - pitch well, play good defense and enjoy playing the game. Playing his team is always a good test for us because they won't come in and roll over. " Larry Hays, former Texas Tech Head Coach THE WINNINGEST COACH IN PROGRAM HISTORY

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