University of Valley Forge Athletics

Education

• B.A., Sport Administration (Lock Haven University)
• Master's degree in Positive Coaching (University of Missouri)

Coaching Experience

• Chestnut Hill College (2019) - Pitching Coach
• Quakertown Blazers (2019-2023) - Head Coach
• Phoenixville High School (2016-2019) - Head Coach
• Sun Valley High School (2013-2015) - Head Coach
• Coatesville High School (2013-2015) - Assistant Coach
• West Chester University (2010-2011) - Assistant Coach
• Delaware County Community College (2008-2009) - Assistant Coach
• PIAA District playoff appearances - Phoenixville (4x)
• PIAA District runner-up - Sun Valley High School (2015)
• PIAA District Champions - Coatesville High School (2013)
• NCAA regional final appearance - West Chester (2010)

Seasons Coached at Valley Forge:
2024: 14-24, 6-12 UEC 
2025: 11-27, 3-13 UEC
2026: 13-27, 4-10 UEC: First Playoff appearance; UEC Tournament Second Round

Background

Herman was named the University of Valley Forge head baseball coach in summer 2023. He previously served as pitching coach at NCAA Division II Chestnut Hill College since 2019, with over 15 years of collegiate and high school coaching experience. Herman spent four seasons as Phoenixville High School's head coach from 2016-2019, making the PIAA District playoffs each year and setting the school's best winning percentage in 2018. He coached for the Quakertown Blazers in 2019 and held assistant roles at West Chester University from 2009-2011 and Delaware County Community College in 2008-2009. A Lock Haven University graduate, Herman played baseball and football before earning a master's in Positive Coaching from Missouri. An Army Infantry veteran and former combatives instructor, he resides with his son, Nolan, in East Coventry, Pennsylvania.