| Title: | Head Swim Coach |
| Organization: | MCC Athletics |
| City: | Meridian |
| State: | MS |
| ZIP Code: | 39307 |
| Phone: | 601-484-8726 |
| Email: | Wade.Heggie@meridiancc.edu |
Wade originally started out with Meridian Swimming Association as a swimmer at the age of 9 and competed for 9 years. As a former age-group swimmer, he was state champion in the breaststroke multiple times. He started as a part time coach in 1991 while in high school and continued coaching during the summers while on break from college. He then served as an assistant coach until becoming the Head Coach in 2004.
As a club coach, his swimmers have gone on to swim in college at all levels, state champions, and state record holders.
Wade attended MS State and received his Bachelor's in Business Administration. He then pursued his Master's degree in Sports Administration from University of Southern MS. He is currently the Fitness Center Director at Meridian Community College.
In addition to coaching, Wade has served on MS Swimming's Board of Directors in multiple capacities. He has previously served MS Swimming as the Safety Chair for 2 years and the General Chair for 4 years, and the Administrative Vice Chair for 4 years. He currently serves MS Swimming as the Club Development Chair.
Since 2019, he has served on the national level for USA Swimming with the LSC Development Committee.
In 2017, Wade earned the Outstanding Service Award presented by USA Swimming for his outstanding service to MS Swimming.
Wade is married to Erica Heggie and they have two children Megan and Matthew.
