University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL
Hamad spent four seasons with the Edwardsville High School soccer team. The Tigers secured the 2013 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 3A state title and finished the season with a 21-3-2 record. As a sophomore, Hamad produced 26 points off eight goals and 10 assists and was named to the All-Southwestern Conference (SWC) Team. The Tigers earned a 3A regional title and closed the season with a 17-4-1 record.

During his junior year, Hamad contributed two goals and six assists as the Tigers captured another 3A regional crown. Hamad was tabbed all-SWC for the second consecutive year. As senior, Hamad provided 27 points off nine goals and nine assists. He served as a team captain and was selected to the IHSA 3A All-State Team.

PERSONAL
Hamad is pursuing a major in Business Administration. He is the son of Abdulatif and Tharwat Hamad.

WHY I CHOSE UIS
I chose UIS because it is a beautiful small school with an amazing staff and a great soccer team.