Contact for:
Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, and Softball
Preston Leinenbach joined the USI Athletic Communications staff in August 2022 as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, serving as the primary contact for USI Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, and Softball. Leinenbach assists with USI Athletics website and social media platforms, media relations, and statistical record-keeping.
Leinenbach, who is an Evansville, Indiana native, came to USI after spending multiple seasons in the front office of the Evansville Otters baseball club at Bosse Field. He was a media relations intern before becoming the director of communications for the local franchise, who play in the professional independent Frontier League.
With the Otters, Leinenbach managed the Otters Digital Network and broadcast feeds, while also publishing to the team's social media platforms and website. Along with his multimedia and production work, he handled the team's media relations and assisted with baseball operations. Additionally, Leinenbach managed media advertising strategies and gameday press box operations. The Otters unveiled a new logo, branding marks, and website under Leinenbach's leadership.
Leinenbach has also worked in Evansville's sports scene doing broadcasting and announcing in previous years with the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Evansville.
Leinenbach graduated from Evansville North High School and received a bachelor's degree in sports communication from the University of Evansville.
