Prior to UIC: Attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., but did not compete for the Bears.

Prep/Personal: Four-year varsity letterwinner in cross country and track and field at O'Fallon High School...three-time All-Area selection in cross country...helped the Panthers to a pair of berths in the state championship meet at two Southwestern Conference titles...son of Gene and Pam McCoskey...born on June 11, 1986...majoring in International Business.