Fairfield University Athletics

2011: Heinen had an exceptional rookie season, making an immediate impact on the program.  She was an All Mid-East Second Team selection, a member of both the America East All-Rookie Team and the America East Second Team.  She earned two Rookie of the Week awards throughout her debut season as well as excelled in the classroom earning a spot on the 2011 Gladiator by SGI/NFHCA Division I National Academic Team.  Heinen had her first collegiate start in the Stags' opening game against St. Joseph's and netted her first goal against Drexel in the second game of the season.  Throughout the year, she posted three game winners against Radford University, Lock Haven, and Lehigh University.  In Fairfield's matchup against Radford, Heinen posted two goals to give the Stags the 2-1 victory.  Her first Rookie of the Week award came after a 2-0 win over Lehigh where she took eight shots throughout the game, resulting in a game-winning goal.  Her second Rookie of the Week award came after a huge 2-1 victory over conference foe Vermont in which Heinen posted the tying goal to make the score 1-1.  She finished her rookie season second on the team with 16 points breaking down to six goals and four assists, just four points shy of the team-high.

Before Fairfield: Heinen is expected to bolster the Stags defense especially with her international experience. She was a member of the Muenchener field hockey club was plays in the Bundesliga League, which is considered to be the best amateur league in Germany. Her team reached the top spot in that league in 2010. She has played internationally as well, playing for the state select team (Vavaria) as well as for the U-21 and U-16 national teams. With her experience, Heinen could challenge for one of the starting positions this season. She has the strength and agility to make an impact on the team this season.