SPRINGFIELD - Cory Herchenroeder (her-chen-rode-err) has been named the newest assistant soccer coach for Missouri State women's soccer program, as announced by head coach Kirk Nelson on Friday.

"This is a great day as we welcome back Cory to our Bears family," Nelson said. "He is a high-quality coach at training both goalkeepers and field players and has experience with all aspects of running a program as a former head coach. Cory will connect well with everyone he works with on campus and in the community.  He will bring a ton of energy and enthusiasm to our program as we continue to raise the level and standards here."

Herchenroeder comes to Missouri State from William Jewell, where he served as the head women's soccer coach from 2019-21.

From 2017-19 he was the associate head women's soccer coach at Sam Houston State where he was responsible for all aspects of the Bearkats recruiting in addition to his on-field coaching duties.

Herchenroeder is no stranger to Missouri State, having completed a stint as an assistant on former head coach Rob Brewer's staff from 2015-17. During his first tenure with MSU, he served as the head goalkeeper coach, a role he will continue with the Bears in his return.

Prior to his first stint at Missouri State, he was the head goalkeeper coach and assistant varsity coach for both the boys and girls teams at Jefferson City High School for three seasons. During his time, his teams combined for 42 shutouts in three seasons with him in charge of the goalkeepers.

He has obtained the United States Soccer Federation National "C" license, in addition to having an NSCAA Goalkeeper Diploma and passing the D1 recruiting exam.

Herchenroeder also spent two seasons coaching at his alma mater, William Woods University. While earning his master's degree in Athletic/Activities Administration in 2014. He earned his bachelor's degree in Sports Management from William Woods in May of 2011.

His hire is contingent upon formal approval by the Missouri State University Board of Governors at its next regularly scheduled meeting.