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Justin Sherwood returned to the Corban hardwood as head coach in 2002 after a stellar playing career from 1989-93. After inheriting an inexperienced squad in his initial campaign, Justin has continued over the past few seasons to put the Warriors on the rise with a 77-80 overall mark in five years, including a record-breaking season in 2004-05. His team was ranked No. 1 in the NAIA Division II top-25 at the beginning of the 2004-05 season following a school-record 18-straight victories to begin the season. Having played a big part in the tradition of the men’s basketball program already, it is Justin’s goal to continue the trend.
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Sixth-year head coach Justin Sherwood has guided Corban to an overall win-loss record of 77-80 during his tenure. (Photo courtesy of Nisha Strauch) |
“Certainly it is my desire to continue the success of the coaches before me,” Justin said. “My goal is for the program to qualify for the NAIA tournament every year. I want to bring in students that will excel both academically and athletically while at Corban and lead successful Christian lives after graduating.”
Justin began his collegiate coaching career at George Fox University where he was the first assistant from 1998-2002. He spent one season at Gladstone High School coaching the freshman boys and has worked various camps and clinics in Oregon and California for over a decade.
As a collegiate player, he was twice a National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA) All-American and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) all-district selection. The 6-foot-1 guard made things happen on both ends of the floor. Justin is ranked in the top five at Corban in career points (2,710) and 3-pointers made (464). He is third in career steals (274) and in the top ten in rebounds (712).
“My goal for the players I coach at Corban is that they will enjoy their basketball experience as much as I enjoyed mine,” Justin said.
Aside from coaching, Justin is also an assistant professor at Corban in the Business Department. He met his wife, Jenni, while a student at Corban and they have a son, Trey, and daughter, Reese. Justin and his wife enjoy spending time with their family and playing golf.
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