Winning two national championships and three conference titles in her four years at Concordia, Heather (Schiller) Emond was a consistent force as one of the top middle blockers in program history.
Though she appeared in just two matches as a freshman, Emond found success early in her career as the Golden Bears claimed the NCAA National Championship in 2012.
Stepping into a prominent role in the middle for Concordia as a sophomore, Emond was a key piece in Concordia's 2013 title run that culminated in the program’s seventh consecutive NCAA Division II Championship. In that season, Emond tallied 324 kills (2.59 per set) on a .361 hitting percentage and added 118 total blocks (0.94 per set). For her efforts, she was named to the All-NSIC First Team, AVCA All-Region First Team, and AVCA All-America Second Team.
In 2014, Emond led the NSIC and ranked 11th in the nation with an average of 1.24 blocks per set. She added 239 kills (2.01 per set) on offense, securing All-NSIC Second Team honors.
As a senior in 2015, Emond had 236 kills (1.90 per set) and a career-high 151 total blocks (1.22 per set), earning another All-NSIC First Team selection and helping the Golden Bears capture both the NSIC regular season and tournament titles.
For her career, Emond still ranks in the top 10 in school history in several categories, including total blocks, blocks per set, solo blocks, block assists, and hitting percentage. In the four years Emond was at Concordia, the Golden Bears posted an overall record of 124-18, including a mark of 73-7 in conference play.
Emond earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Concordia in 2016 and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Sonder Behavioral Health and Wellness. In that role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinic, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality patient care, and strong financial performance. She is also the founder and owner of Wild Things Indoor Playground, where she leads all aspects of business operations, including strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and customer experience.
Emond is married to former CSP golfer Garrett Emond, B.A. '16. The pair reside in Elko New Market, Minnesota, with their two children.
Career Awards
- 2013 AVCA All-America Second Team
- 2013 AVCA All-Region First Team
- 2013 D2CCA All-Region Second Team
- 2013 All-NSIC First Team
- 2014 All-NSIC Second Team
- 2015 All-NSIC First Team
- 2012 NCAA Division II Champion
- 2013 NCAA Division II Champion
- 2013 NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team
- AVCA Player of the Week (2013)
- Three-time NSIC regular season champion
- 2015 NSIC Tournament champion
- Three-time NSIC All-Academic
- Recipient of NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award
CSP Records
- 5th – Blocks per set (1.13)
- 6th – Total blocks (417)
- 7th – Solo blocks (74)
- 7th – Block assists (343)
- 10th – Attack percentage (.324)
Career Statistics
- 107 matches played
- 370 sets played
- 802 kills (2.17/set)
- .324 hitting percentage
- 417 total blocks (1.13/set)
- 169 digs (0.46/set)
- 1077.5 points (2.91/set)
