Colin Heath

Biography

Colin Heath was named an Assistant Volleyball Coach in February 2026. A native from Winnetka, Illinois, Heath joins the Bears after serving as a graduate assistant coach with the University of Nebraska volleyball program. During his time with the Huskers, he played a key role in fostering team cohesion, contributing to strategic game planning, and supporting the development of student-athletes. Known for his strong emotional intelligence and detailed, constructive feedback, Heath earned recognition for building trust within the program and enhancing technical development through accurate scouting and individualized coaching. While at Nebraska, Heath assisted with daily practice execution and adapted coaching techniques to meet the individual needs of athletes. He produced more than 50 detailed scouting reports through film evaluation and statistical trend analysis, strengthening game preparation and competitive strategy. Heath earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from George Mason University in May 2024 and competed on the Patriots' Division I men's volleyball team from 2021 to 2024. A versatile athlete, he played both libero and outside hitter and was named Academic All-Conference from 2022 through 2024. He also received EIVA All-Conference Honorable Mention honors in 2024 and was awarded the Iron Patriot Award the same year. In addition to his collegiate experience, Heath served as a club coach with Nebraska ONE Volleyball Club. As an assistant coach for th