Reichenberger Ready for Soccer Career After UNI

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Coaching teammates on the field has pushed UNI soccer's Jami Reichenberger onto a new career path.

As the goalkeeper for the Panthers, Reichenberger helps to direct players on the field and understands how positions work as a coach and player.

"Goalkeepers are a different mindset," she said. "When the game is going on, goalkeepers have a combination of natural ability and talent to make tough saves."

Reichenberger has turned her passion for the sport into a career path, working with youth teams back home. Currently, Reichenberger is coaching the Denver High School girls' soccer team for the past few seasons.

"I've always had an interest in coaching," she said "I started my academic career in athletic training and realized I liked the sports more than the medicine."

Reichenberger uses the advice from UNI coaching staff beyond the Panther practice field.

"Bruce and the staff give me great insight that I can use for my team," she said.

Coming from a family of four sisters, Reichenberger followed her siblings into soccer. Two of her sisters played at the college level and everyone helped with practices.

"We are all highly competitive and worked out together," said Reichenberger.

Support from her parents have helped make every game special as they make the seven-plus hour drive from Wichita, Kansas.

The junior college transfer from Butler received options from all over the United States and was cutting her recruitment period off when Reichenberger's mom knew a home had been found.

"I had this feeling of this is where I was meant to be after visiting," said Reichenberger.

Reichenberger reset the Missouri Valley Conference single-season record for shutouts last season with 11. She tops UNI's all-time shutout records with 18.

Although her career has a Panther is coming to an end, Reichenberger still finds herself in the net as she plays for the FC Wichita, a club in her hometown.

"It's crazy and amazing getting to play with the club. I'm playing with girls from all different conferences and went up against a girl from Stanford last season."

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