Brian Hermanson is in his second year as defensive backs coach alongside coach Eric Inama for the undefeated USF Football Team (12-0). He was part of the staff that helped USF win its first-ever NSIC title and first DII playoff game in 2016.
Hermanson, a teacher at Sioux Falls Washington, has a 36-year track record of success in coaching.He brings extensive experience coaching from tenures with Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Sioux Falls Storm, Riggs Academy and as head football coach for Sioux Falls Washington where he led the Warriors to six title game appearances and three unbeaten state championship teams in Class 11AA.
Three years ago, Hermanson stepped down as head coach at Sioux Falls Washington after compiling a remarkable mark of 82-16 for a winning percentage of .837 during an eight-year run. During that period, Hermanson directed his final six teams to the state AA title game. Three of his teams (2009, 2010, 2012) finished with unbeaten records on the way to state titles. In fact, Hermanson's teams had a four year run from 2009-2012 when they compiled a 47-3 mark, including a 27-game winning streak, with three titles.
In the final six years at Washington High School, his Warriors' teams outscored opponents 39.01 to 10.05 per game. While recording an 18-3 in the playoffs, his teams held a 38.4-to-13.8 ppg edge. In addition, the Warriors recorded 19 shutouts during his final six years as head coach. During his coaching career he also served as the defensive coordinator at Sioux Falls Roosevelt and spent four years with the Sioux Falls Storm, including one year as the defensive coordinator. He has also worked with the Riggs Academy.
