Russ Rose Then (2009): “Heather is a spirited kid that works hard and has improved her passing and back row skills. There isn’t a lot of opportunity for the back row players, but Heather has a nice role on the team with her energy and attitude.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Heather was a player from Pennsylvania who played for Mike Krause, who sent us NUMEROUS players, including his two daughters. We had her in camp, and she was a physical backrow player that played hard. She didn’t have lots of opportunities to play but was one of the people that enabled the program to be successful. She is a teacher now.”
2009 Season (Sophomore): 2009 National Champion … Academic All-Big Ten.
Before Penn State: Four-year volleyball and one-year track letterwinner at Parkland High School in Allentown, Pa. … two-year varsity volleyball team captain for the Trojans … helped the squad to an 18-5 record during senior season … following senior season was named first team all-conference, first team all-district, first team all-state … twice named the Parkland Outstanding Volleyball Player of the Year … 2007 was the highest program finish in Parkland volleyball history … team champions of the Avon Grove tournament and finalists at the Haverford tournament, also earning the silver medal in District 11 and a fifth-place ranking in the state … inducted into the Parkland Hall of Fame … member of the Principal’s List, High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, ASL National Honor Society, Key Club, ASL Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes … earned the National Honor Society Scholarship Award in Physical Education … LVC Scholar Athlete … member of the Synergy 18’s club volleyball program in Valley Forge, Pa. … team finished 26th out of 48 at nationals … at the Northeast Qualifier, squad finished in the top four of the gold division … team earned gold medals at both the Martin Luther King Classic and the KRVA Bid Tournament.