Jacqueline Heler is a multi-sport athlete with experience in volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She has a master's degree in counseling psychology and is currently pursuing a master's in leadership coaching psychology. She has worked as a professional volleyball player, NCAA division 1 volleyball player, volleyball coach, and camp director. Currently, she works as a volleyball teacher and coach in Switzerland.

1. JACQUELINE HELER
Route de Bertigny 43, 1700 Fribourg
+41 79 680 14 21
JacHeler@gmail.com
Summary • Multi-sport athlete: has participated at a high competitive level in volleyball, basketball, and
soccer…also enjoys tennis, golf, snowboarding, and baseball.
• Strong psychology and coaching background in both English and French languages.
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating
ideas clearly and effectively.
• Enthusiastic about working with kids.
• French Passport, Swiss Permis B.
Education Master of Science in Leadership Coaching Psychology (in progress) 2012
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology 2010
Webster University, Geneva, CH
Bachelor of Science in Psychology 2005
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California (USA)
• Julian Street Inn: volunteered with the daily activities of mentally
impaired and homeless individuals, in San Jose, California.
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences/Psychology (DNF) 2001
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho (USA)
• Transferred to Santa Clara University before completing the degree
• Completed Sport Psychology course with Dr. Linda Petlichkoff
Volleyball Playing Career
PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER 2005-
Present
August 2009-May 2010: VBC Fribourg
August 2006-May 2009: Guin,CH
TSV Dudingen NLB, 2008 NLA
August-May 2005: Valenciennes, France
Hainaut Volley, Fem. Pro-A
NCAA DIVISION 1 VOLLEYBALL PLAYER 2000-2005
December 2002-June 2005: Santa Clara University, CA
• 2004 All West Coast Conference Team
• 2003 Preseason All-American
August 2000-May 2002: Boise State University, ID
• 2001 All Western Athletic Conference Team
• 2000 All Big West Conference Freshman Team

2. BEACH AND GRASS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER 1998-
Most Recent Wins… Present
Beach Volleyball
July 2007: EVP Tournament, Florida, 1st Place
Grass Volleyball
May 2009, 2010: Annecy Volleyball Tournament, 1st Place
July 2002: US Open Grass Nationals, Tahoe, 1st Place
Volleyball Coaching and Teaching Career
January 2007-present
Volleyball Teacher
VBC Fribourg
• 1st League Head Coach
International School of Lausanne
• Varsity and JV Head Coach
International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations
• Teach volleyball fundamentals to 8-12 kids approximately 8-16 years old.
August 2002-July 2005
Volleyball Coach
• Fall 2002, Assistant Coach at West Valley Junior College in Saratoga, California with
Jason Dupler
--Finished 5th in the state cup tournament
• Spring 2003, Head Coach for Vision Volleyball 13-1’s
• Spring 2003, Asst. Coach for Vision Volleyball 16-1’s with Jason Mansfield
--Finished 5th at Junior Olympics
• Spring 2004, Asst. Coach for Vision Volleyball 16-1’s with Joe Ripp
--Finished 9th at Junior Olympics
• Spring 2005, Asst. Coach for Vision 17-1’s with Joe Ripp
--Silver Medal at Junior Olympics
o Vision Volleyball Director, Joe Ripp
July 2001-2008: Santa Clara University and Stanford University
Camp Director at Santa Clara University and Stanford University Volleyball Camps
• In charge of approximately 250 camp kids between the ages of 8-18 years old. Job
responsibilities included teaching skills, supervising coaches in your staff, organizing
drills, scrimmages, and daily itineraries.
May 2005: Santa Clara University
Head Organizer and Tournament Director for the 1st Annual Bronco Grass Volleyball
Tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Organized a volleyball tournament fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The tournament successfully raised over $4,000 and included over 20 teams consisting
of a doubles and 4-man format.

3. Academic and Business Addendum: Most Recent Work
1. Vivamea (Spring 2009-Present)
• Affiliate Coordinator, Content Editor and Coach for Vivamea.com SA an online work-life-
health company located at the EPFL in Lausanne associated with Edipresse.
2. Fitness Instructor and Blogger (Fall 2009-Present)
• “Bootcamp” instructor for the Fribourg Women’s Expat Group
• Health professional with several articles published in the Fribourg Women’s Expat
magazine “Chew the Cheese”
3. International School of Lausanne (Fall 2009-Present)
• Girl’s Group creator
--lunchtime club activity in which middle and high school aged girls discuss health,
nutrition, body image, and current teen issues.
• Co-creator of the Peer Helping Program
--program teaches students to counsel their peers
--students are elected, selected, and then invited to a retreat in which they learn
communication skills such as body language, active listening, and when to report
• Year 5 basketball coach
--afterschool sports activity with both girls and boys
• Middle school volleyball coach
--afterschool team sport activity
4. College du Leman, Versoix (Fall 2009)
• Psychology and P.E. department intern
--organized a Girl’s Group at CDL
--helped with P.E. club activities
5. Roadhouse Music Bar (Spring 2009-Present)
• Bartender
My Companies
1. International Volleyball Professionals: (www.ivbprofessionals.com)
• Co-Founder, professional sports agent, and junior European volleyball tour director
2. Lifestyle Performance Counseling
• Founder of Lifestyle Performance Counseling (LPC): a systemic approach to holistic
wellbeing. The 3-part system includes customized physical health and fitness training,
mental motivation, discipline, and mindfulness skills coaching, and a balance assessment
between different life roles.
--fitness instructor for “Volleyball Fitness” out of the Migros Ecole in Fribourg
Languages
• English and French