Missouri State

Herchenroeder comes to Missouri State from William Jewell, where he served as the head women’s soccer coach from 2019-21. He works primarily with the goalkeepers and back line and serves as the recruiting coordinator. He was promoted to associate head coach in August of 2023.

Herchenroeder oversaw the Bears' defensive efforts on their way to a 13-5-3 season with a 9-0-1 conference mark. The Bears saw their first-ever regular season championship and defeated Drake 4-0 (11/10) to earn their second MVC tournament championship in three years. Camielle Day was once again named MVC Goalkeeper of the Year and Jenna Anderson was named Valley Defensive Player of the Year. Defender Jane Hansen earned Freshman of the Year as well. The MoState coaching staff earned Coaching Staff of the Year after their second straight season with zero conference losses.

The record-breaking 2023 season saw 13 shutouts for the Bears on their way to a 12-2-5 season. Herchenroeder oversaw the the Bears' goalkeepers and defense that secured eight consecutive shutouts to break another record. MoState's Camielle Day was named the Missouri Valley Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and Carly Raunig was named MVC Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The Bears finished second in the MVC and were undefeated in the conference season with a 7-0-3 mark.

During the 2022 campaign, Herchenroeder's first season with the Bears, he helped MoState tie its single-season record for shutouts (11), including blanking eight out-of 12 MVC opponents it faced during the season. Under Herchenroeder, three defenders and one goalkeeper were named to All-MVC teams, including junior Carly Raunig being named MVC Defensive Player of the Year. The Bears posted a 12-7-2 (7-2-1 MVC) mark, finishing second in The Valley regular season, winning the MVC Tournament and clinching their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2017.

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.