"Coach Houlihan also coached for the University of Illinois at Chicago as an assistant. Great track and field coach that continuously encourages his athletes to have great resilience, courage, and passion on and off the track. I am a true testament of the above which aided in my success athletically and academically! "

"I attended a Track & Field athletic tour in which he led. While overviewing their program and touring the facilities, he was able to answer each question with honesty and care. This tour not only displayed the program, but also the deep connections he has with his athletes. I'm excited to run for him in the fall."

"CJ is hands down the best coach i’ve ever had in my entire life within my 15 year career. arguably she is hard on us and super intense but when you’re on the team and in it you know it’s because she cares about you as a player so much. there’s never been a day where i questioned my spot or my position on the team whereas i would do that at my other schools because she creates an environment that you want to be a part of. overall she isn’t just our coach teaching us about basketball but she works to teach us about life as well. "

"Coach Houlihan is the most caring and passionate coach known to the sport of track and field. His efforts to develop athletes, no matter the circumstances, do not go unnoticed. He works day in and day out for the betterment of the team, for the team. "