SAN ANTONIO – Former University of the Incarnate Word baseball Head Coach Steve Heying is retiring on Friday from his position as director of Facilities Management. Heying, who worked with the baseball program and in facilities management during his 34 years with the University, was the head coach from 1993-97.
 
Through Heying's time leading the baseball program, the team had three winning seasons, two Heart of Texas Conference titles and a Heart of Texas Conference Tournament title. Overall, the team finished 139-116-2 (.545) under Heying.
 
In 1993, his first season at the helm of UIW, Heying guided his team to a 37-13-2 overall record, a 14-1 mark in conference action and a Heart of Texas Conference Championship title. Through those efforts, the Granville, Iowa, native was named the Heart of Texas Coach of the Year.
 
Under Heying's leadership, the program saw three NAIA All-Region selections, one NAIA All-District honoree and an NAIA All-American. He coached 15 all-conference selections, the 1994 Heart of Texas Freshman of the Year (Steve Zieschang), the 1997 Heart of Texas A.O Duer Award (Scott Heying) winner and the 1997 NAIA Region Most Valuable Player (Aaron Blosser).
 
Academically, four student-athletes earned first team CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, while 11 were chosen for NAIA Academic All-District accolades. Todd Rasco was named a NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete.
 
Heying hung up his glove after the 1997 season following a 36-22 record. That season, the team was 15-9 in league action and won both the regular season and the Heart of Texas Conference Tournament.
 
After his coaching tenure, Heying remained at UIW directing facilities management, a post he has held for more than 20 years.
 
Throughout his time of service, Heying helped build the modern UIW: he oversaw major capital projects that include the School of Osteopathic Medicine, the School of Physical Therapy, the Rosenberg School of Optometry, Feik School of Pharmacy, the Bonilla and AT&T science buildings, and the Student Engagement Center.
 
Right up until retirement, Heying continued to work hard, ensuring that the renovation of UIW's newly acquired Township apartments is on schedule to open in August, and that Dubuis Hall renovation is off to a good start.
 
Heying earned a bachelor's degree from Wayne State College and a master's degree from The University of Texas-Pan American. He is married with two sons, Mark and Scott, and has three grandsons.