Herchenroeder is in his first season on the Bearkats’ coaching staff, joining Sam Houston after a stint at Missouri State.
He joined the Missouri State men’s and women’s soccer staffs in the spring of 2015 after serving as the head goalkeeper coach and assistant varsity coach for both the boys and girls teams at Jefferson City High (Mo.) School. Herchenroeder coached the Jays and Lady Jays for three seasons. His teams combined for 42 shutouts in three seasons with him in charge of the goalkeepers.
In addition to working at Jefferson City High, Herchenroeder has been leading the U10 Girls of the Capitals Soccer Club for three seasons, serving as the team’s head coach.
Prior to his stint in Jefferson City, Herchenroeder spent two seasons coaching at his alma mater, William Woods University. While earning his Master’s Degree in Athletic/Activities Administration, Herchenroeder worked as Owl’s head goalkeeper’s coach. He compiled a 20-16-2 record as an assistant coach for two years at William Woods University, including nine shutouts.
Herchenroeder earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from William Woods in May of 2011, before continuing on and earning his Master’s Degree in May of 2014.