November 1, 2006
(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Invaders have added NCAA Division II All-American Jesse Davis, a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana, to the team's roster.

Davis, a graduate of Bloomington South High School (IN), was a NCAA Division II National qualifier in the 800, Steeplechase, and cross country. Davis earned All-American honors in the 800 indoors. Davis started his collegiate career at Ball State University before the men's program was terminated by the university. In high school, Davis was a five-time Indiana High School State championship competitor including cross country and track (800, 1600, 4x400, & 4x800).

Team Director and Coach Greg Harger said, "Davis is an unusual but not unheard of example of an athlete that has passed through high school and college without settling on a specific best event. He has great desire to continue his training in a focused manner and discover his best event. Our goal is to determine where he can be most successful over the next couple of training cycles." Coach Harger added, "With his leg speed and demonstrated range of experience we're exited about his addition to our growing distance group. Davis’ addition continues growth of our distance roster and brings added focus on our developing Indiana talent as we head into the 2008 Olympic year."

Davis joins a team that had 16 athletes qualify for both the 2000 and the 2004 US Olympic Trials.

The Indiana Invaders, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1998, presents an innovative approach to track & field by providing a resident-based, athlete-centered support system unique to the sport in the United States.