Kyle Herring
Basketball Coach
La Junta,CO
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Otero College
01.2022 - Current
- 21-5 in first season. Won NJCAA Region IX South Division
- Led NJCAA D1 in 3-Pointers Per Game (9.4) (2022-23)
- Top 25 in NJCAA in Assists Per Game, Blocks Per Game, and Defensive Points Per Game (2022-23)
- 28-16 with 3 top 3 finishes in Region (Conference) play over 4 years
- Monitored academic performance, ensuring 9 out of 12 players achieved over 3.0 GPA
- Recruited three players in 2023 who participated in prestigious Colorado Coaches Association All-State Games
- Built relationships within community, increasing attendance at games
- 10-19 (9-5) in 2025-26 with hardest schedule in NJCAA first semester
- Ranked among top 50 players in assists, steals, blocks, and opponent turnovers per game during the season.
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Wesleyan College
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led comprehensive recruiting plan to attract student-athletes with strong academic records and exemplary character
- Utilized analytics program (Synergy) to better understand team strengths and weaknesses
- Developed cost-benefit analysis format to optimize practice efficiency and resource allocation
- Coordinated shared game schedule with another institution, preventing conflicts and ensuring seamless facility use
- Developed and implemented a shareable budgetary plan using Google Sheets
- Conducted a department wide survey on retention using Google Forms and reported results to administration through Microsoft Word
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
South Plains College
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Achieved qualification for NJCAA Region 5 Tournament by demonstrating team skill and strategy
- Compiled 20-11 record in first season with head coach, developing competitive team from scratch
- Developed scouting reports for opponents using Microsoft PowerPoint to inform game strategies
- Created Excel database to track recruits' location, team, and personal information for effective recruitment
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Chipola College
01.2013 - 01.2015
- NJCAA National Champions for 2014-15
- Compiled 34-2 record overall in 2013-14. Finished 3rd in the NJCAA National Tournament
- Compiled 28-5 record overall in 2016-17. Finished in Elite 8 at NJCAA National Tournament
- Assisted Head Coach in on-floor practice focused on post player development to enhance team performance
- Produced detailed scouting reports for opponents using Microsoft PowerPoint to support game strategy
- Developed recruiting database in Excel to track recruit location, team, and personal information for effective outreach
- Completed monthly spending reports via Microsoft Excel (2013-15)
- Used various calendars to help complete game scheduling each year
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Cumberland University
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Developed and implemented daily developmental drills for posts and guards to enhance skill levels
- Assisted head coach in practice organization and execution
- Provided complete scouting reports and game analysis for head coach (Microsoft Word)
- Achieved a team record improvement from 14-16 (2010-11) to 15-14 (2011-12)
- Team rated #18 in the country in defensive points per game (2011), #6 in the country in defensive points per game (2012), #3 in the country in field goal percentage defense (2012).
- Contributed to recruitment efforts for Cumberland University team that set school record for wins in a season (33)
- Won Mid-South Conference regular season and tournament championships for first time since 1998-99
- Fab Four for second time in school history
Education
M.S - Sports Analytics and Management, Sports Analytics & Social Engagement, Strategic Management of Sports Organizations, Digital Emprises in Sports, Client Communications & Professional Consulting, Evaluation: Quantitative Methods, Professional Ethics & Project Leadership, Adaptive Project Management Principles, Sports Industry Capstone/Externship
American University
Washington, DC05-2026
B.A. - Liberal Studies, History and Communication
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI01-2007
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL01-2000
Skills
- Coaching meetings
- Strategic training
- Talent scouting
- Scouting opponents
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Staff development
- Recruitment strategies
- Budget development
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
- Sports psychology
- Personalized training
- Team bonding
Professional References
- Greg Franklin, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Owensboro High School, Worked under him for 10 years, 662-662-418-7181
- James Frey, Assistant Coach, Memphis University, Known for approximately 15 years, 912-222-7422
- Gary Addington, Former Athletic Director, Otero College, Known for approximately 4 years, 719-469-8888
Timeline
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Otero College
01.2022 - Current
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Wesleyan College
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
South Plains College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Chipola College
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Cumberland University
01.2009 - 01.2012
M.S - Sports Analytics and Management, Sports Analytics & Social Engagement, Strategic Management of Sports Organizations, Digital Emprises in Sports, Client Communications & Professional Consulting, Evaluation: Quantitative Methods, Professional Ethics & Project Leadership, Adaptive Project Management Principles, Sports Industry Capstone/Externship
American University
B.A. - Liberal Studies, History and Communication
University of Detroit Mercy
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Southeastern Illinois College