Frank Berrien

Frank Dunn Berrien (August 17, 1877 – January 31, 1951) was an American football coach and United States Navy officer who served during six conflicts.

He was the 13th head football coach for the United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland and he held that position for three seasons, from 1908 until 1910.

[1] As commanding officer of the USS Nicholson, he fought in the action of 17 November 1917 and subsequently received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

[5] Back at the Naval Academy as head football coach, Berrien also served as an instructor of ordnance and gunnery.

Just before the Armistice, Berrien served as commanding officer of the hospital ship USS Comfort during her voyage from New York City to Brest, France.

[13] From March to July 1942, he was the only member of the Naval Academy Class of 1900 who returned to active duty during World War II.

As head coach in 1909