Bill Herrion
Encyclopedia
Bill Herrion is an American college basketball
coach. Since 2005, he has been the men's head coach with the University of New Hampshire
. Prior to coming to UNH, he served as the head coach at East Carolina University
and Drexel University
. He has been an assistant with Boston University
, George Washington University
, and the U.S. National Team.
.
His son Ryan Herrion has been one of his father's players at UNH since the 2008-2009 season.
Bill's brother Tom Herrion
formerly served in the NCAA's Division I as the head men's basketball coach at the College of Charleston
and an assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh
. Tom currently is the head men's basketball coach at the Marshall University
.
at Boston University
. He followed Jarvis to George Washington University
before striking out on his own as a head coach, first at Drexel
and subsequently at East Carolina
and UNH.
He is one of the most successful men's coaches in the history of the America East Conference
. The Drexel Dragons
won 3 conference championships in a row under Herrion's leadership from 1994 to 1996. In 1998, on the occasion of the conference's 20th anniversary, he was named one of the four most influential coaches in the conference's history: the other three coaches were Jarvis, Rick Pitino
and Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun
. He holds the conference record for most playoff wins (18 with Drexel, 1 with UNH, for a total of 19.)
On December 4, 2010, he won his 300th game when UNH beat Colgate
, 65-60.
His career coaching record, as of the end of the 2010-2011 season, is 308–276.
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
coach. Since 2005, he has been the men's head coach with the University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is a public university in the University System of New Hampshire , United States. The main campus is in Durham, New Hampshire. An additional campus is located in Manchester. With over 15,000 students, UNH is the largest university in New Hampshire. The university is...
. Prior to coming to UNH, he served as the head coach at East Carolina University
East Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, engaged doctoral/research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the largest institution of higher learning in...
and Drexel University
Drexel University
Drexel University is a private research university with the main campus located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. Drexel offers 70 full-time undergraduate programs and accelerated degrees...
. He has been an assistant with Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
, George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
, and the U.S. National Team.
Personal life
He is a 1981 graduate of Merrimack CollegeMerrimack College
Merrimack College is an independent college in the Roman Catholic, Augustinian tradition located in North Andover, Massachusetts, north of Boston, Massachusetts. It offers undergraduate degrees in business, education, science, engineering, and the liberal arts...
.
His son Ryan Herrion has been one of his father's players at UNH since the 2008-2009 season.
Bill's brother Tom Herrion
Tom Herrion
Tom Herrion is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach for the Marshall Thundering Herd men's basketball team...
formerly served in the NCAA's Division I as the head men's basketball coach at the College of Charleston
College of Charleston
The College of Charleston is a public, sea-grant and space-grant university located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, United States...
and an assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. Tom currently is the head men's basketball coach at the Marshall University
Marshall University
Marshall University is a coeducational public research university in Huntington, West Virginia, United States founded in 1837, and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States....
.
Coaching career
Herrion began his college coaching career in 1985 as an assistant under Mike JarvisMike Jarvis
Mike Jarvis is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University. He has coached at Boston University, George Washington University and St. John's University. He also has worked as a commentator for college basketball games on ESPN...
at Boston University
Boston University Terriers
The Boston University Terriers are the nine men's and twelve women's varsity athletic teams representing Boston University in NCAA Division I competition. The men compete in basketball, cross country, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, and wrestling...
. He followed Jarvis to George Washington University
George Washington Colonials
The George Washington Colonials are the athletic teams of George Washington University. The school sponsors 21 varsity sports , the majority of which compete in the Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The men's and women's water polo teams compete in the Collegiate Water Polo Association and the...
before striking out on his own as a head coach, first at Drexel
Drexel Dragons
The Drexel Dragons are the athletic teams of Drexel University.The school's athletic program includes eighteen NCAA Division I sports including nine men's and nine women's teams, with most sports teams competing in the Colonial Athletic Association . Drexel's athletic department was ranked first in...
and subsequently at East Carolina
East Carolina Pirates
The East Carolina Pirates are the intercollegiate sports teams representing East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. All varsity-level sports teams sponsored by the university compete in NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA...
and UNH.
He is one of the most successful men's coaches in the history of the America East Conference
America East Conference
The America East Conference is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located mainly in the northeastern United States. The conference was known as the ECAC North from 1979 to 1988 and the North Atlantic Conference from the fall semester of 1988 to the end of the spring...
. The Drexel Dragons
Drexel Dragons
The Drexel Dragons are the athletic teams of Drexel University.The school's athletic program includes eighteen NCAA Division I sports including nine men's and nine women's teams, with most sports teams competing in the Colonial Athletic Association . Drexel's athletic department was ranked first in...
won 3 conference championships in a row under Herrion's leadership from 1994 to 1996. In 1998, on the occasion of the conference's 20th anniversary, he was named one of the four most influential coaches in the conference's history: the other three coaches were Jarvis, Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino is an American basketball coach. Since 2001, he has been the head coach at the University of Louisville. He has also served as head coach at Boston University, Providence College and the University of Kentucky, leading that program to the NCAA championship in 1996...
and Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun
Jim Calhoun
James A. Calhoun is the head coach of the University of Connecticut's men's basketball team. His teams have won three national championships , played in four Final Fours , won the 1988 NIT championship, and have won seven Big East tournament championships...
. He holds the conference record for most playoff wins (18 with Drexel, 1 with UNH, for a total of 19.)
On December 4, 2010, he won his 300th game when UNH beat Colgate
Colgate Raiders men's basketball
The Colgate Raiders men's basketball team represents Colgate University in Hamilton, New York in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Cotterell Court.-NCAA Tournament Results:...
, 65-60.
His career coaching record, as of the end of the 2010-2011 season, is 308–276.