University of Findlay

In the early 1980’s female sports were still in their infancy and female athletes didn’t always get the recognition that they deserved. Cheri Harrer came to Findlay College from Bucyrus, OH to embark on what would become a very successful college career. While at Findlay College, Cheri competed in three sports – Volleyball, Basketball, and Track & Field. In Volleyball, Cheri lettered twice and was the team captain. In basketball, she was NAIA District 22 first team and honorable mention twice. She was a four-year starter and a three-time captain. She was named NAIA Academic All-American following the 1984-85 season. Finally, in Track & Field, Cheri was the Western Buckeye Collegiate Conference Javelin champion and conference record holder in 1984. She finished the 1983 season with the second-best throw. She was a track team MVP and still has the second-best javelin throw in UF history. Following graduation from Findlay College, Cheri embarked in a career in coaching. It began as a GA at Bowling Green, included stops at Bluffton College and her Alma Mater, The University of Findlay as Assistant Coach. She is currently the Head Women’s Basketball Coach, the Women’s Athletic Director, and Assistant Professor at Baldwin Wallace College. Her basketball teams at B-W have been extremely successful. She has twice been named the OAC Coach of the Year and the Ohio College Basketball Coach of the Year in 2000. Cheri graduated from Findlay College in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. She received her Master’s degree from BGSU in 1986.