| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 8, 1960 |
| Place of birth | Hollywood, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebackers coach |
| College | Michigan |
| Team(s) as a player | |
| 1978–1980 | Michigan |
| Team(s) as a coach/administrator | |
| 1985–1996 1997–2005 2006–2008 2009–present |
Michigan (assistant) Michigan (DC) New York Jets (LB) New York Giants (LB) |
Jim Herrmann (born December 8, 1960) is an American football coach. He is currently the linebackers coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
College coaching career[]
Before arriving in New York, Herrmann was an assistant football coach at his alma mater, the University of Michigan for 20 years, including nine years as defensive coordinator.[1] After serving as the defensive coordinator on Michigan's 1997 national championship team, Herrmann received the Frank Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in the nation.[2][3]
Herrmann was replaced as the Wolverines defensive coordinator by Ron English. His predecessor was Greg Mattison.
NFL coaching career[]
In January 2009, Herrmann was hired as the linebackers coach for the New York Giants.[1] He served the same position with the New York Jets from 2006 to 2008.[1]
Personal[]
Herrmann is a graduate of Divine Child High School in Dearborn, Michigan. He has three children: Jessica, Cory, and Timmy. His son Timmy is currently enrolled at the University of Michigan.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Canavan, Tom (2009-01-22). "Coughlin names Jim Herrmann linebackers coach". Fox News. http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2009Jan22/0,4670,FBNGiantsLBCoach,00.html.
- ↑ "The Broyles Award". The Rotary Club of Little Rock. http://www.littlerockrotary.org/section.asp?secID=3. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
- ↑ "Jim Herrmann". Frank Broyles Award. http://www.broylesaward.com/finalists?finalist_id=52.
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