Coach Jeff Sherman

Coach ShermanFast breaks, up-tempo offense and pressure defense are all favorites of Jeff Sherman. Sherman enters his 23rd season as head coach of the Runnin’ Eagles and the longest tenured coach in the 102 year history of Central Basketball.  In 1994, Sherman surpassed Ken Ash as the All-Time Winningest Coach at CMU which now stands at 393 victories. (393-330)   Highlights of Sherman’s tenure include three conference titles, along with three conference coach of the year awards, seven 20+ win seasons, including the 30-7 finish in 94’ which marks the most wins in a single season in the 101 year history of CMU Basketball.  The Eagles have qualified for the NAIA Division II National Tournament in 94’ & 98”.  The Eagles have been nationally ranked in the top 25 during nine different seasons under Sherman’s direction with the 97-98 team holding CMU’s highest national ranking of #2 in the Nation.  The Eagles have led the nation in scoring in 90-91 averaging over 106 points per game and runner-up the following year with 102 points per game average. Coach Sherman

During the past 22 seasons, Sherman’s program has produced 19 players that have scored over 1000 career points, 45 players making post season honors, and ten players selected as NAIA All-Americans.  More importantly players that finish their eligibility playing basketball at CMU go on to graduate. CMU has over a 90% graduation rate for players that complete their eligibility at CMU.  Another highlight during Sherman’s tenure is the schedule and travel opportunities players experience in the basketball program.  CMU has played over 60 games vs. NCAA Division II and Division I programs and played in states that include Alaska, Florida, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, California, Nebraska and Texas. 

Runnin' Eagles Coaching StaffSherman is an assistant professor and former department chair in the CMU Physical Education Division.  He is a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.  Sherman holds his annual individual and team basketball camps during the months of June and July which has attracted of 15,000 campers over his 22 seasons.  Jeff has served as quest speaker at many clubs and organizations including athletic banquets and coaching clinics. 

Jeff and his wife Julee, the vice president of Finance and Administration at CMU reside in Fayette, Missouri with their two sons, Matt 19, currently a sophomore at CMU and Ryan, 16 a junior at Fayette High School.


 

 

 

 


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