Yakima Valley College Athletics

Throughout a 31-year career at YVC, Jerry served in a variety of administrative and coaching roles.  During a 21-year tenure as Athletic Director, Jerry oversaw an athletic program that won a total of six NWAC championships and six runner-up titles.

From 1968-1974 Jerry served as the Intramural Coordinator, Instructor for Health PE and Recreation, and assistant football coach.  After a short time on the East Coast, Jerry returned to YVC in 1979 as Director of Student Programs and was also men's head basketball coach from 1982-1984.  From 1983 until his retirement in 2004, Jerry was the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation.

During this time, YVC saw the growth in women's athletics and the creation of two NWAC traveling trophies named in honor of YVC coaches (Glen Sherar for men's tennis and Bill Faller for baseball).  Under Jerry's leadership, YVC hosted the NWAC Baseball tournament for many years.  Jerry served the NWAC as Committee Chair for Men's and Women's Tennis and Men's and Women's Basketball.  In addition, he served on the NWAC Executive Board for four years.  In 1996, Jerry won the Dutch Triebwasser Award, signifying the NWAC's outstanding athletic administrator.  He was inducted into the NWAC Hall of Fame in 2006.