Mike Heffernan

Michael Heffernan joined the Northern State coaching staff in January of 2008 as a graduate assistant working with the defensive line, primarily with the defensive tackles, and as the video coordinator. Heffernan graduated from Elmhurst College with a degree in Kinesiology. While at Elmhurst, Heffernan coached the defensive line during the 2007 season. He played at Elmhurst for two seasons, starting both of them and receiving All-Conference honors in the CCIW in 2006. Prior to playing at Elmhurst, Heffernan played two years at Illinois State University.

 

Heffernan grew up in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois where he was an All-Area and Offensive Lineman of the Year at Lake Zurich High School. He is working toward his Master’s in Physical Education.