Prior to her selection by Rutgers, she served as executive senior associate director of athletics for the University of Louisville.
[2] Hermann opened her collegiate coaching career with the Wyoming Cowgirls, where she spent two years helping them to the NCAA Tournament and a final eight finish.
In 1997, she was the assistant coach for USA Volleyball, helping the National Team to a silver medal.
Upon the announcement of her appointment as Rutgers athletic director, she received media attention for her involvement in past controversies.
[4] Players on the University of Tennessee volleyball team also accused her of abusive coaching tactics.