Terry Holland

Michael Terrence Holland (April 2, 1942 – February 26, 2023) was an American college athletics administrator and basketball player and coach.

As a Cavalier, Holland accumulated a winning record of 326–173, becoming the winningest men's basketball coach in Virginia history (surpassed in 2023 by Tony Bennett).

In addition, under his direction, Davidson hosted and sold-out the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship for three consecutive seasons.

With the help of generous alumni, Holland initiatives include: the $86 million expansion of Scott Stadium and creation of the Carl Smith Center; construction of the Aquatics and Fitness Center, home to Virginia's swimming and diving teams and one of the nation's top collegiate recreation facilities; expansion and naming of the Sheridan Snyder Tennis Center; the University Hall Turf Field; and The Park, home to the Cavalier softball team.

In 2001, Holland stepped down from the AD position and was appointed a Special Assistant to the President of the University of Virginia.

On September 8, 2004, East Carolina University officially announced Terry Holland as the new Athletics Director.

Continuing with the turnaround, on Feb 22, 2005, it was announced that Bill Herrion would not remain as head men's basketball coach after the season.

Holland also scheduled the first ever men's basketball home game with an ACC opponent as Wake Forest visited Greenville in 2007.

Tentative plans include expanding seating capacity to 50,000 and constructing a new multi-story football building/press box complex.

In addition, the East Carolina University board of trustees announced that it would name the school's 4-venue Olympic Sport Complex after Holland.

One of Holland's assistants at both Davidson and Virginia was Jim Larrañaga, who became a media darling in 2006 as the head coach at George Mason after leading the Patriots to an improbable berth in that season's Final Four.

Other former players and/or assistants who went on to become Division I or NBA head coaches are Marc Iavaroni, Bill Cofield, Mike Schuler, Rick Carlisle, Barry Parkhill, Richard Schmidt, Anthony Solomon, Seth Greenberg, Jeff Jones, Dave Odom, and Ricky Stokes.

Terry Holland’s induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute for a talented athlete who became a successful coach and a dedicated, visionary leader.