Herschel Jenkins, who served as the Fordham men’s basketball volunteer assistant video coordinator last year, was promoted to director of player development for the Rams today it was announced by head coach Jeff Neubauer.
In his new position Jenkins will be responsible for assisting the organization of campus recruiting weekends and in planning of team and recruiting travel. He will also coordinate all responsibilities for film and video for the men’s basketball program as well as filming and coverage for games and practices and preparing video edits and breakdowns for coaches at the end of practice and games. Jenkins will also coordinate with the Office of Academic Advising on schedules for student-athletes and oversee the managers and all of their game day and practice responsibilities as well as assist with the coordination of community service activities for the team.
Jenkins joined the Fordham men’s basketball coaching staff in 2016 after serving as the top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with the Manhattanville men’s basketball team from 2014-2016. He was responsible for preparing practice plans, opponent’s scouts and film exchange as well as coordinating all travel and monitoring team academic progress. Jenkins also coordinated team volunteer efforts as well as the Valiant Elite Camp at Manhattanville.
Prior to his stay at Manhattanville, Jenkins served as the Co-Head Junior Varsity and Assistant Varsity basketball coach at Harrison High School in 2013-2014.
Jenkins played basketball for four years at the College of Staten Island, serving as team captain his senior season. He helped lead the Dolphins to back-to-back CUNYAC championships in 2012 and 2013, including the school’s first Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Division III National Tournament in 2012.
As a four-year letter winner, Jenkins was a four-time Scholar Athlete Award winner as well as Deans List honoree for the Dolphins. Individually, Jenkins was recognized as an Honorable Mention CUNYAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2013 while also being presented the Melvin Baumel Memorial Basketball Award.
Jenkins received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the College of Staten Island in May of 2014 and a master’s degree in sport business management at Manhattanville in 2016.
He currently resides in Bellville, N.J.
