Jim Heffernan
Jim Heffernan is a former NCAA wrestling champion and current wrestling coach at the University of Illinois.
High school career
Heffernan was a two-time OHSAA state champion and three-time state qualifier at St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio).[1] His non-champion qualification saw him finish in 5th place.[2]
College career
At the University of Iowa he was a national champion, a national runner-up, and a four-time All-American.[3][4] The national title came in his junior year.[5]
Coaching career
Heffernan spent 19 years as an assistant at the University of Illinois, 2 years at Oregon State University, and 2 years at Lehigh University.[6]
In 1995, 2001, and 2003 he was named national assistant coach of the year.[7]
In 2009, Heffernan became the head wrestling coach at the University of Illinois.
Accolades
- 1987 University of Iowa male athlete of the year[8]
- 2006 National Wrestling Hall of Fame[7]
- 2015 University of Iowa Hall of Fame.[8]
References
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