Heller Named to Rutgers Field Hockey Coaching Staff
Jul 31 | Field Hockey
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers head field hockey coach Liz Tchou has announced the hiring of Marie-Claire 'MC' Heller to the Scarlet Knights coaching staff. Heller joins the program as an assistant coach after a stellar playing career at BIG EAST rival Louisville.
"MC brings a great knowledge of the game to Rutgers," Tchou said. "She is a talented athlete, a bright individual with amazing energy. I have the utmost confidence that will translate to success for the Scarlet Knights on the field."
Heller was a four-year starter in goal for the Cardinals, graduating this past May with a degree in sport administration. The two-time all-BIG EAST second team honoree logged over 5,400 minutes in the cage during her collegiate career while posting a stellar 1.88 goals-against average. Heller registered over 300 saves in her career and earned regional All-American honors following her senior season.
In addition to her exceptional statistics on the field, Heller also excelled in the classroom. The Chapel Hill, N.C. native was named to both the school's Athletic Director's Honor Roll and to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National Academic Squad for four straight years.
Heller was a standout scholastic player at East Chapel Hill H.S., earning NFHCA regional All-American honors in 2003.
