Valparaiso University

Danielle Heinz arrived at Valpo as Valorant Head Coach in May 2026. 

Heinz enters her second season of collegiate coaching experience after previously coaching at Otterbein University. As a member of the Valparaiso University Valorant team during her senior year of college (2024-25), she brings firsthand competitive experience along with a strong focus on team development, communication and strategic improvement. Outside of esports, she works in a research and development laboratory, applying a problem-solving approach that carries over into coaching and player development.