Rob Heidger played beach volleyball at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Heidger played in college at UC Santa Barbara. He had been a top basketball player in high school and junior college. Heidger played beach volleyball professionally primarily on the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Tour, and was voted AVP Rookie of the Year in 1994, Most Improved Player in 1995, and Sportsman of the Year in 1996. He and Kevin Wong won the 1999 San Diego International Invitational. Heidger’s son, Marcus, also became a top beach volleyballer.
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