Maxwell Heng started as the on-campus recruiting coordinator with the Husker Track and Field program in September of 2023.
Prior to his current role, Heng served as a volunteer coach for the Huskers from 2021-2023, helping with horizontal jumps. He worked directly with student-athletes, assisting with operating training and practice for horizontal jumps to advance athletes' technical progression. Heng also helped with recruitment, facilitating campus tours to develop relationships. Heng helped onboarding staff members and managed a team of eight student managers. During his time as a volunteer coach, Heng helped the men's team to a Big Ten title in 2023.
Heng served as a student manager for the Huskers from 2019-2021. He was responsible for filming and uploading video, assisted with hosting track meets and served as an aid to the coaches during practice.
Outside of his experience with Nebraska, Heng worked with the Elkhorn Athletic Association Youth Track and Field Club as a head coach in 2021. During this time, Heng created and conducted training sessions with 100+ elementary and middle school students.
Heng graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2021 with degrees in english and sports communications.