Matthew Heil was born the youngest of 9 children in August of 69. He started swimming at the Racquet Club as a 4 year old due to his entire family being involved in the sport. Matt won multiple State Championship High Point awards, the first at the age of 8. He qualified for 5 Junior Nationals, making finals 10 times (200 Back, 400/500 Free, 800/1000 Free, 1500/1650 Free) and qualified for Senior Nationals (200 Back, 400 IM). He went on to be a 4 year letterman at The University of Kansas where he finaled at 4 Big 8 Championship meets (200 Back, 200 IM, 400 IM). He continued to swim Masters and has multiple National Top 10 awards. He now supports swimming by working age group meets. His parents and 3 of the Heil kids are currently in the Arkansas HOF.