The move was announced on Mike Reis' "Cornering the AD" when he spoke with SIU's Athletic Director Tommy Bell.
McLeod, an SIU alumnus, returned to his alma mater in 2011 from Oregon State after previous stops at Southeast Missouri State and Northern Illinois.
Prior to working at various universities, McLeod was employed at the athlete training facility Velocity Sports Performance in Naperville.
Ted Ward can be reached at tward@dailyegyptian.com or 534-3303