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Feauto Named WIU Running Backs Coach

| By: WIU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Leathernecks Also Expand Coaching Roles

Western Illinois football coach Myers Hendrickson announced the addition of John Feauto to his staff. Feauto takes over as the squad's running back coach. Feauto most recently served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Kansas Wesleyan, a position he took in 2022. Feauto was also Hendrickson's starting quarterback at Kansas Wesleyan, leading the team during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
 
"Coach Johnny Feauto brings great experience from being in our offense, both as a player and as a coach," Hendrickson said. "As a highly accomplished student-athlete himself, I am excited to add him to our offensive staff, as he will help elevate our entire program. He has won conference championships as a player and coach during our time together at Kansas Wesleyan University."

During his time as a player at KWU, Feauto compiled a total of 8,262 yards and 99 total touchdowns. In 2019, Feauto set a school and conference record with 4,089 yards passing. He also set school and conference records with 49 passing touchdowns and 194.6 passing efficiency rating, also in 2019. In addition to leading the Coyotes to 2018 and 2019 conference championships, KWU had undefeated regular seasons both years. Overall, Feauto's record as a starter at KWU was 25-2. In 2018, Feauto was KCAC Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference. In 2019, Feauto was First Team All-American, First Team All-Conference and KCAC Player of the Year.

Hendrickson also announced other expanded roles to his staff.

Tight end/fullbacks coach Tommy Crayton and linebackers coach Brandon Kreczmer were named co-special teams coaches while wide receivers coach.

"I am excited about Coach Tommy Crayton and Coach Brandon Kreczmer's expanded role in our Leatherneck Special Teams," Hendrickson said. "Both of them will do a great job developing our special teams units moving forward. We put a huge emphasis on special teams in our program, and I am eager about the next steps we take in that phase of our team. Coach Crayton and Coach Kreczmer are both outstanding teachers and coaches, and will help enhance these units. We have a great group of student-athletes returning, many of which were key contributors in special teams roles a year ago. We look forward to building on that momentum going into Fall 2023."

Wide receivers coach Greg Hardin was also named recruiting coordinator.

"Coach Greg Hardin has done a great job since his arrival to WIU, and I am excited about his role as Recruiting Coordinator within our coaching staff," Hendrickson said. "It takes an entire staff effort when recruiting, and Coach Hardin will do a fantastic job in coordinating those efforts. We are very excited about the recruiting class we are bringing in currently, and also feel great about our plan moving forward to bring in outstanding future classes of student-athletes to Leatherneck Football."
 
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