Sherman Morris coming to The U?

[CaneCounty]

Sherman Morris
Position: Director of Player Personnel
Hometown: Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Alma Mater: Barry University
Graduating Year: 2003
Experience: 5 Years
Email: smorris@lsu.edu
Sherman Morris Bio
Courtesy: LSUsports.net (@LSUsports)
Release: 07/11/2012
Sherman Morris enters his sixth season at LSU, serving as the director of player personnel for the Tigers.

The south Florida native joined LSU in 2007 after serving as the assistant athletic director and assistant head football coach at Glades Central High School.

Morris served as Glades Central's run game and special teams coordinator and he helped his team to the 2006 Florida 3A State Championship as well as a regional title in 2005.

Morris began his coaching career in 2000 as the offensive line coach at Deerfield Beach High School. During his tenure at Deerfield Beach, the team won three district titles, one regional championship and reached the semifinals in the 6A state playoffs.

He is a former member of LSU's men track and field program and winner of the 1991 SEC Championship in the 55 meters hurdles. Morris was a member of the 1991 All-SEC team.

Morris has earned a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies and a master's degree in Business Administration.

He is married to the former Erica Streit from Saint George's, Grenada West Indies. The couple has four children - Cree, Kya, Nailah and Romel.



Steve Gorten ‏@sgorten
RT @coachingsearch: Sources tell me that LSU director of player personnel Sherman Morris will be named director of football ops at Miami

 

[pcitycane]

where does it hint at him coming to the U?

 

[Chicken_N_Roffles]

If you're talking about the spot that opened up with Deahn leaving, Chris freet tweeted about some guy joining the staff. Not sure exactly what position though.

 

[CaneGrad05]

Pete Roussel ‏@coachingsearch
Sources tell me that LSU director of player personnel Sherman Morris will be named director of football ops at Miami (FL).

 

[GhostofVenice01]

Is this bueno??

 

[mirvin88]

Pete Roussel ‏@coachingsearch
Sources tell me that LSU director of player personnel Sherman Morris will be named director of football ops at Miami (FL).

 

[CaneCounty]

Sherman Morris's Overview

Current
Director of Player Personnel - Football at Louisiana State University
Past
Assistant Athletic Director and Assistant Head Football Coach at Glades Central Community High School
Education
University of Phoenix
Barry University
Long Beach City College
Recommendations
3 people have recommended Sherman
Connections
254 connections
Websites
Company Website
Company Website
Sherman Morris' Summary

A proven administrator with more than 15 years of professional experience. Strong mix of business and organizational development. Documented track record of successfully integrating a broad-range of techniques and business principles and practices; which improve organization productivity. Technologically savvy. A record of improving efficiency and productivity through technology and process improvements.

Specialties
Strategic Planning
Operational Efficiencies
Articulate Communicator
Management Collaboration
Coaching and Mentoring
Productivity and Time Utilization
Team Building and Staff Leadership
Strategic Vision and Project Planning
Brand Development
Exceptional Writing Skills
Budget and Cost Control

Sherman Morris' Experience

Director of Player Personnel - Football
Louisiana State University
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry
August 2007 – Present (5 years)

Assistant Athletic Director and Assistant Head Football Coach
Glades Central Community High School
August 2005 – August 2007 (2 years 1 month)

Sherman Morris' Education

University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration
2003 – 2005

Barry University
Bachelor's, Professional Studies
2000 – 2002

Long Beach City College
Associate of Arts, Physical Education and Recreation
1989 – 1990

Sherman Morris' Additional Information

Websites:
Company Website
Company Website
Interests:
Management training, new technology, investing, fishing, organizational development, strategic planning, professional networking, usability research, strength training, travel, cooking and Jazz music.
Groups and Associations:
American Football Coaches Association Black Coaches and Administrators Association

Alumni University of Phoenix MBA

American Football Coaches Association

Black Sports Professionals

College Football Administrators and Recruiting Professionals

Football Operations & Administration

Intercollegiate Athletic Administrators

Leaders & Thinkers

Lessons from Leaders

NCAA Compliance Forum

National Black MBA Association

National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) HQ

The Barry University Network
Honors and Awards:
Athletic accomplishments include numerous individual track and field, football and wrestling conference, regional and state championships. Athletic highlights include Southeast Conference Championship (SEC) title, 1st Team All-SEC (LSU), two All-American honors and a California Community College Championship title.

Served as a guest speaker for Collegiate Directors of Football Operations National Clinic. Served as a guest speaker for Nike Coach of the Year Clinic. Successfully completed the American Football Coaches Association, Professional Coaches Development Series. Served as position instructor at Urban Meyers University of Florida Offensive/Defensive Linemen Camp, Les Miles Louisiana State University Football Camp, Tommy Tuberville Auburn University Football Camp and the Nike Combine (Miami, Florida). Coaching developmental clinic include the American Football Coaches Association, National Convention, Frank Glazier Football Coaching Clinic, Nike Coach of the Year Clinic etc.
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[nel352]

sounds good

 

[pcitycane]

sounds good

yep

 

[LuCane]

University of Phoenix: People are racking up the MBAs from there. At my job, we have a ton of candidates now coming in with these online degrees.

 

[Dandycane]

University of Phoenix: People are racking up the MBAs from there. At my job, we have a ton of candidates now coming in with these online degrees.

Good. The education bubble is about to burst. The old school is dead.

 

[CanesAreAble]

You know you're a hardcore college football fan when you discussing Sherman Morris's mutha****in' résumé.

 

[CaneCounty]

You know you're a hardcore college football fan when you discussing Sherman Morris's mutha****in' résumé.

We thirsty during the offseason

 

[NotoriousJJE]

You know you're a hardcore college football fan when you discussing Sherman Morris's mutha****in' résumé.

Lol. I was thinking the same thing

 

[Canecling]

hahahahaha - thats funny

 

[cowboycane]

I would say has had a pretty solid program lately. This is like all the NBA teams that are trying to pull staff members from the Spurs organizational tree right now in hopes of emulating it. Smart.

 

[BisCane]

You know you're a hardcore college football fan when you discussing Sherman Morris's mutha****in' résumé.

We thirsty during the offseason

this guy's gonna have his work cut out for him at UM where we actually have something resembling student athletes

 

[Calicanerepresent]

Linkedin is the sh*zn*t.

Silicon valley baby!

The best coast



Go Canes!

 

[RiDLer80]

I would say has had a pretty solid program lately. This is like all the NBA teams that are trying to pull staff members from the Spurs organizational tree right now in hopes of emulating it. Smart.

Good analogy.

 

[whoopingcane]

Package deal with Demarious Finnegan.