UMES Volleyball tabs Heather Feldman as assistant coach

Assistant Coach Heather Feldman

Former Gardner-Webb setter joins Callarman, Slaughter as third member of staff

PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore announces the hiring of Heather Feldman as the new volleyball assistant coach, effective immediately.

A native of Eden, New York, just outside Buffalo, Feldman comes to The Shore from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. She was a four-year setter for the Runnin' Bulldogs as an undergrad and worked as a graduate assistant beginning in January 2016.

"I want to thank Keith Davidson and Trevor Callarman for this opportunity." Feldman said. "I'm looking forward to continuing to grow the culture of success that is Maryland Eastern Shore volleyball. Being part of a youthful and energetic staff is exciting, and I'm ready to work towards winning a MEAC championship."

With 4,545 assists, Feldman ranks second all-time in Runnin' Bulldogs history. Her career also includes 1,112 digs, 314 kills, 149 blocks and 92 service aces. The 314 kills came with a .316 attack percentage - the highest-ever for a Gardner-Webb player. The team made the Big South tournament three years out of four during her career.

Feldman's play on the court earned her a North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) All-State selection and a Big South Conference All-Freshman selection in 2011. She graduated summa cum laude in May 2015 with a bachelors' in music and completed a master's in business administration in August of this year.

Her academic accolades were recognized with two placements on the Capital One Academic All-District Team and three placements on the Big South All-Academic Team.

As a graduate assistant, Feldman assisted coach Leo Sayles in several aspects of the program, including practices, team travel, study hall and managerial support staff.

When her volleyball playing career finished, she faced and beat her toughest opponent, defeating Stage 3 Non-Hodgkins lymphoma after being diagnosed in 2016. Feldman has also worked with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as an event coordinator, marketing and managing a "Dig Lime" charity fundraiser.

"Heather adds experience to our coaching staff. She was a great setter and has worked well at Gardner-Webb as a member of their staff," Callarman said. "Her great personality and skill level makes a combination that will fit our team well."

Feldman is taking over the position previously held by Callarman, who ascended to the head coaching position earlier this year. She becomes the third member on staff this season, following the appointment of Evann Slaughter as a volunteer assistant.

Maryland Eastern Shore will travel to Liberty to face the Flames this Tuesday (Oct. 23).

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