Jerry Abraham

Education:
  • Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Science: Physical Education (1976)
  • Eastern Michigan University - Master of Guidance and Counseling (1978)
Experience:
  • Madonna University, Head Coach (1987-Present)
  • Bishop Borgess High School, Head Coach (1978-88)
  • Taylor School District, Guidance Counselor and Teacher (1977-2015)
Coaching Highlights
  • One NAIA Honorable Mention All-American
  • 32 WHAC All-Conference Selections
  • One WHAC Players of the Year
  • Two WHAC Pitchers of the Year
  • Four WHAC All-Defensive Team Honorees
  • 42 WHAC All-Academic Members
  • 27 NAIA Scholar-Athletes
  • Six WHAC Player of the Week
  • Six WHAC Pitcher of the Week
  • Four trips to the NAIA Softball National Tournament
  • Three WHAC Regular Season Titles
  • Twice took volleyball and softball to the NAIA Tournament in the same season
Record:
Career Coaching Record Wins Losses Ties Percentage
2019 36 15 0 .818
2018 28 17 0 .622
2017 32 16 0 .667
2016 34 12 0 .739
2015 37 14 1 .712
2014 34 10 0 .773
1998 30 22 1 .566
1997 32 20 1 .604
1996 31 17 0 .646
1995 25 19 0 .568
1994 39 11 0 .780
TOTALS 358 173 3 .670
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Hall of Fame Inductions:
  • Volleyball
    • NAIA Hall of Fame (2004)
    • Madonna University, Inaugural Class (2004)
    • Detroit Catholic League
    • Bishop Borgess High School
As a Coach:
Softball
  • WHAC Coach of the Year (2015)
Volleyball
  • American Volleyball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year (2005)
  • District 23 Coach of the Year (three times)
  • Great Lakes Sectional Coach of the Year (twice)
  • WHAC Coach of the Year (five times)
  • Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year (twice)
  • NAIA Region VIII Coach of the Year (2006)
Personal Information:
  • Abraham retired from teaching in 2015 and currently resides in Plymouth.
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