He has also served the college as director of intramurals and assistant athletic director. Mathey has a master of science degree in athletic administration from the University of Illinois-Chicago. An assistant professor of health and physical education at North Central, he has brought some big names from the athletic management world to campus. On the field, Mathey promotes aggressive baseball, stressing fundamentals, pitching, defense, and the manufacturing of runs. Mathey also emphasizes the importance of academics to his players.
Baseball runs in the family.
Ed's oldest brother, Greg, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox and played four years in its minor league system. Another brother, Doug, spent four years in the Seattle Mariners organization. The Most celebrated player in North Central baseball history. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance, so he knows the importance of keeping the books and records up to date. And the Cardinals' baseball standout did his best to make sure all of the College's records are current, with his name beside them.