The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Wilson Names Ryan Heisey as Men’s Golf Assistant Coach
12/7/2020 12:05:00 PM | Men's Golf
BIRMINGHAM – Head Coach Mike Wilson of the No. 5 UAB men's golf team has named Ryan Heisey as the Blazers' new assistant coach.
One of the nation's top young assistants, Heisey comes to Birmingham after spending the last two seasons as the assistant coach at Chattanooga.
"I am really excited to add Ryan to our staff," Wilson said. "He is one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the country. He brings a solid playing background, and I am most impressed with his ability to recruit, which will help us continue to build the UAB golf brand."
Prior to Chattanooga, Heisey spent one season as a volunteer assistant at his Alma Mater, UNC Greensboro. In his one season with the Spartans, he helped lead UNCG to the 2018 Southern Conference title and a berth in the NCAA Regional at Pacific University.
Heisey turned pro in 2014 and made 41 career starts playing on the PGA's Latin America and Mackenzie (Canada) tours.
"UAB has always had a very strong program and Coach Wilson and these players have kept that tradition going," Heisey said. "I am lucky and fortunate to come aboard and keep this thing rolling."
A native of New Bern, N.C., Heisey graduated from UNC Greensboro in 2010 with a degree in Tourism Management. He is engaged to his fiancé Jillian Idle.
One of the nation's top young assistants, Heisey comes to Birmingham after spending the last two seasons as the assistant coach at Chattanooga.
"I am really excited to add Ryan to our staff," Wilson said. "He is one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the country. He brings a solid playing background, and I am most impressed with his ability to recruit, which will help us continue to build the UAB golf brand."
Prior to Chattanooga, Heisey spent one season as a volunteer assistant at his Alma Mater, UNC Greensboro. In his one season with the Spartans, he helped lead UNCG to the 2018 Southern Conference title and a berth in the NCAA Regional at Pacific University.
Heisey turned pro in 2014 and made 41 career starts playing on the PGA's Latin America and Mackenzie (Canada) tours.
"UAB has always had a very strong program and Coach Wilson and these players have kept that tradition going," Heisey said. "I am lucky and fortunate to come aboard and keep this thing rolling."
A native of New Bern, N.C., Heisey graduated from UNC Greensboro in 2010 with a degree in Tourism Management. He is engaged to his fiancé Jillian Idle.
UAB Baseball | The Quick Cut: at Alabama
Thursday, April 23
UAB Beach Volleyball | The Quick Cut: Blazer Beach Bash
Saturday, April 18
UAB Softball | The Quick Cut: Memphis Series
Thursday, April 09
UAB vs ECU Post Game Press Conference
Sunday, March 08
