Katie Heisinger is entering her second year as assistant coach for the Aztecs.
In her first season, Heisinger primarily coached the Novice Four boat and assisted with the Second Novice Eight boat, while helping with recruiting efforts.
Heisinger led the Aztecs[apos] Second Novice Eight boat to a first-place finish at the San Diego Crew Classic en route to a successful season. The Crew Classic victory was one of five for the Second Novice Eight, including one at each of its final four meets.
Heisinger returned to The Mesa after graduating in August of 2007 with a bachelor[apos]s degree in international business.
A three-year letterwinner, Heisinger entered the program as a walk-on freshman and worked herself up to the varsity boat where she helped the boat to many impressive performances.
As a freshman in 2004, Heisinger led the novice eight boat to wins at the San Diego Fall Classic, Parker Cup Regatta, San Diego City Championships and the WIRA Conference Championships. For her efforts, she was named the team[apos]s most valuable novice.
After her novice season, Heisinger made an easy transition into the Varsity Eight boat, helping the Aztecs to a fifth-place showing out of 50 boats at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Mass. Heisinger also was on the winning varsity eight boats at the San Diego Fall Classic, Parker Cup Regatta, San Diego City Championships and California Cup at the San Diego Crew Classic throughout her collegiate career.
At the end of the 2005 season, Heisinger received the team[apos]s Stryker Award, given to the Aztec with the most tenacity and spirit.
Off the water, Heisinger excelled in the classroom and received several scholar-athlete honors. Prior to graduation, Heisinger interned with a non-profit organization in Barcelona, Spain.