The renaissance of women's volleyball at The Master's College, under Coach Dean Conk, had its genesis in the late 80's but it took a dramatic step up in the early to mid-90's when a strong recruiting class, featuring Heidi Elliott among others, took the program to the next level. 

It started with the 1993 campaign, one unlike any other in program history, and it was no coincidence that Elliott's first year on the squad was a record-breaking one. It was the beginning of an unprecedented four-year run that produced an average of nearly 30 wins a season and a quartet of NAIA Far West Region playoff appearances. 

Part of a talented recruiting class in 1993, the 6-1 middle blocker led the team with 52 solo blocks as the Mustangs set a single-season record with 35 wins en route to a postseason berth. The following season was a breakout one for Elliott, who paced the team in blocks again, led the Mustangs to 27 wins and another NAIA Far West Region playoff spot, and became the program's first NAIA All-American.

There was no letdown a year later when the three-year veteran once again posted a team-high in blocks and earned NAIA All-Far West Region honors as the Mustangs went 26-16 and made it to the region playoffs once again. Unfortunately, injuries forced her to miss her senior campaign and the thrill of 31 victories, another postseason berth, and a further climb up the all-time charts. 

But that disappointment was tempered by her marriage to Steve Garrett (Class of '95) in the preceding summer. The couple, which celebrated their 10th anniversary last August, currently live in Ladera Ranch, California, and are involved in children's ministry at Faith Bible Church. Heidi says that her greatest joy is being a "stay at home" mom for her children, Kylie and Kaden.

In her three years on the hardwood, Elliott climbed the college's career lists in nearly every category. To this day, she shows up in the Top Ten in kills (No. 6, 819), total blocks (No. 6, 363,), and aces (No. 8, 110).