Schaumburg tabs Heisler to lead boys basketball program

Schaumburg has named Wade Heisler as its boys basketball head coach.

He succeeds Marty Manning, who coached the Saxons last season but will move into the school's athletic director position for the coming school year as Tim Kirby retires.

“We are very excited about the energy that Wade brings to our basketball program,” said Schaumburg Principal Tim Little. “He is well-known and popular within our school community. Wade is quality person, student-focused, and relates with both student-athletes and parents alike. Wade's enthusiasm and energy make him a perfect fit for this job.”

Heisler has been teaching physical education at Schaumburg since August 2012 and has spent the past three seasons as the Saxons' varsity assistant boys basketball coach, responsible for daily practice plans and game strategy. He also coordinated the players' summer skill development program.

In addition to basketball, Heisler has served as the school's spring event coordinator, Student Athletic Advisory sponsor and badminton assistant coach. He has been instrumental in helping develop a new physical education fitness curriculum featuring yoga classes.

Heisler spent one year as the boys basketball head coach at Prairie Central High School in Fairbury. Prior to that, he was the varsity girls basketball coach for three years at Byron. His 2009-2010 team was the Big Northern Conference, regional, and sectional champion, and he was named IBCA District 10 Coach of the Year.

“Coach Heisler is a great fit for us,” said Kirby. “Having served as an assistant coach these past three years helped him gain familiarity with our program and our student-athletes. We're not only excited about the expertise he brings, but also the enthusiasm he has for basketball and our kids.”

Heisler graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education from Northern Illinois University in 2008, with a health education endorsement.