Robert Heersema

• Graduated from: Thornton Community College(South Suburban College)
  1979-1981 Associates Degree in Science
• University of Illinois at Chicago w/ Physical Education: Option 1 Special K-12 Teaching (3.6 gpa)
• Played club volleyball “UIC Flames” 1982-85, Winning USVBA Regional Championship “B” Adult Level
• Starting Middle Blocker/ Setter, 1982-85

Coaching Experience

• 1984-85 :Thornton Community College, South Holland, IL
  Assistant Volleyball Coach
• 1986/87: Andrean High School, Merrillville, In
  Head Volleyball Coach
• 1987 : Saint Xavier College, Chicago, IL
  Assistant Coach
• 1988 to Present: Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Il
  Head Volleyball Coach Women’s Program
• 2009 to Present: Saint Xavier University
  Head Volleyball Coach Men’s Program
• 1985-1999 : 2^nd City Volleyball Club
  13-18 age groups/ site director, weight training/ conditioning of top teams
• 2012-Present: Michio Volleyball Academy
• 2015 - 5th place finish  at USAV National Championship, 17 Open
• 2017 - 1st Place Finish in SPRI Pres Day Challenge, Won Regional qualifier (1st place) & 3rd place finish at USAV National Championship, 17 National

Playing Experience

• 1982-85 USVBA : “B”, “A” Adult Great Lakes Region Player, Middle blocker, Outside and Setter
• 1986-1992 USVBA “AA” Adult Great Lakes Region Player, Outside Attacker
• 1993-Present USA Adult Open Age Group Level, Outside/Right Side Attacker

Awards

• 1991 USVBA Honorable Mention Great Lakes Region: Outstanding Contribution Player/Coach
• 1989, 98, 2000, 2011 CCAC Coach of the Year
• 1989 District Coach of the Year, 2000 Region VII coach of the Year