Lakeland University Athletics

2024: As a freshman appeared in eight games on special teams, making collegiate debut against Concordia Chicago Sept. 21… Recorded two solo tackles on the season… Recipient of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Scholar-Athlete Award.

High School: Four-year letter winner in football and track & field… Captain on both teams as a senior.

Personal: Son of Scott & Tammy Heitzmann and has two brothers (Justin and Ryan) and one sister (Alexis)… Majoring in sport management and leadership.


Career ambition/goal: Professional/Division I football coach
Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers
Favorite song: “Hell’s Bells” – AC/DC
Favorite athletes: Aaron Rodgers, Justin Herbert (San Diego Chargers quarterback)
Favorite food: Italian, Chinese or Mexican
Hero(es)/most influential people in your life: My parents, they made me who I am and showed me the right way to go through life.
Greatest sports accomplishment: Being named Captain and helping my High School team make history
Why did you choose Lakeland?  Lakeland is close to home, as well as known for my major of sports management, but I also felt a great and solid relationship with the coaching staff.
Something people may not know about you: I have an uncle who is 7'2"