Coach Hersel is the Director of Athletic Performance at Saraland HS, in Saraland, AL. Coach Hersel is a graduate of Jamestown College in North Dakota and earned his master’s degree from the University of Mississippi. Coach Hersel joined the Saraland High School staff in August of 2017 and prior to that he was the head strength coach for all sports at York HS in York, SC. Prior to YCHS, Coach Hersel lived and worked in the Mobile/Baldwin County area for almost 10 years where he served as the Associate Head Strength and Conditioning coach at the University of South Alabama, the Head Strength Coach at Baldwin County High School, and also assisted the sports programs at McGill Toolen and Spanish Fort High Schools. Before his time in South Alabama, Coach Hersel was fortunate to have been part of the Strength and Conditioning staff at IMG Sports Academy, Ole Miss, LSU, and the University of Miami. During his free time, Coach enjoys spending time with his wife and his daughter.
