New Softball Coach Kendall Fearn Adds First Assistant, Tyler Heil
7/10/2025 10:01:00 AM | Softball
Heil has both Division I and head coaching experience, adding a veteran voice to the coaching staff.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach State Softball Head Coach Kendall Fearn has selected the first member of her coaching staff, hiring Tyler Heil.
"I am incredibly excited to welcome Tyler Heil to Long Beach State as our new assistant coach," said Fearn. "He is someone of high character and is respected nationwide by the coaching community. Over the years, it has been wonderful to get to know him professionally, as he brings a wealth of experience, including head coaching experience and a proven track record of elevating every program he's been a part of.
"His impact has been felt at every stop, helping lead teams to NCAA Tournament and Super Regional appearances through his masterful defensive development and dynamic offensive strategy. Tyler is recognized as a driven and effective recruiter who knows how to build authentic relationships with student-athletes and help them thrive on and off the field. His work ethic, knowledge of the game, and values-based coaching philosophy will make an immediate and lasting impact at Long Beach State."
Heil comes to the Beach from Santa Barbara City College, where he led the Vaqueros last season as the program's head coach. Posting an 8-6 conference record, SBCC hit .322 as a team and had 29 doubles and six home runs on the year. That served as a return to SBCC for Heil, who got his start in coaching with the program in 2014, coaching with both the baseball and softball programs during his first stint in Santa Barbara, ending in 2017.
He then transitioned into Division I softball coaching for four years at New Mexico as an assistant coach. Responsible for the team's hitting and infield development, the Lobos had seven All-Mountain West selections, and he worked with the program's career doubles and career home runs leaders during his time in Albuquerque.
Taking a promotion in 2021, Heil then moved to Central Florida, where he was the lead assistant during a very successful run for the Knights. In 2022, his first season with UCF, the Knights went 49-14 and finished the year No. 14 in the nation as part of the NFCA's Mideast Region Coaching Staff of the year. He helped UCF make back-to-back regional appearances in 2022 and 2023, as well as a Super Regional appearance in 2022. While with UCF, Heil was in charge of their recruiting efforts and secured two Top 25 ranked recruiting classes while in Orlando. Working with the team's hitters and infielders, Heil mentored two top award winners in the American Athletic Conference in 2022, the Freshman of the Year and the Defensive Player of the Year.
"I am incredibly grateful and honored to join Beach Softball," said Heil. "From the moment I spoke to Coach Fearn, it was clear that our values align in all the right ways. I'm excited to contribute to a culture that is both competitive and transformational, where we pursue championships while also developing well-rounded women prepared for life beyond the game. Doing this in Southern California, where I can blend family and high-level softball, makes it even more special. I'm proud to represent Long Beach and can't wait to get started."
"I am incredibly excited to welcome Tyler Heil to Long Beach State as our new assistant coach," said Fearn. "He is someone of high character and is respected nationwide by the coaching community. Over the years, it has been wonderful to get to know him professionally, as he brings a wealth of experience, including head coaching experience and a proven track record of elevating every program he's been a part of.
"His impact has been felt at every stop, helping lead teams to NCAA Tournament and Super Regional appearances through his masterful defensive development and dynamic offensive strategy. Tyler is recognized as a driven and effective recruiter who knows how to build authentic relationships with student-athletes and help them thrive on and off the field. His work ethic, knowledge of the game, and values-based coaching philosophy will make an immediate and lasting impact at Long Beach State."
Heil comes to the Beach from Santa Barbara City College, where he led the Vaqueros last season as the program's head coach. Posting an 8-6 conference record, SBCC hit .322 as a team and had 29 doubles and six home runs on the year. That served as a return to SBCC for Heil, who got his start in coaching with the program in 2014, coaching with both the baseball and softball programs during his first stint in Santa Barbara, ending in 2017.
He then transitioned into Division I softball coaching for four years at New Mexico as an assistant coach. Responsible for the team's hitting and infield development, the Lobos had seven All-Mountain West selections, and he worked with the program's career doubles and career home runs leaders during his time in Albuquerque.
Taking a promotion in 2021, Heil then moved to Central Florida, where he was the lead assistant during a very successful run for the Knights. In 2022, his first season with UCF, the Knights went 49-14 and finished the year No. 14 in the nation as part of the NFCA's Mideast Region Coaching Staff of the year. He helped UCF make back-to-back regional appearances in 2022 and 2023, as well as a Super Regional appearance in 2022. While with UCF, Heil was in charge of their recruiting efforts and secured two Top 25 ranked recruiting classes while in Orlando. Working with the team's hitters and infielders, Heil mentored two top award winners in the American Athletic Conference in 2022, the Freshman of the Year and the Defensive Player of the Year.
"I am incredibly grateful and honored to join Beach Softball," said Heil. "From the moment I spoke to Coach Fearn, it was clear that our values align in all the right ways. I'm excited to contribute to a culture that is both competitive and transformational, where we pursue championships while also developing well-rounded women prepared for life beyond the game. Doing this in Southern California, where I can blend family and high-level softball, makes it even more special. I'm proud to represent Long Beach and can't wait to get started."
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