Kean University

Jerry Henderson joins the men’s basketball staff for his sixth season in 2025-26.

Henderson makes his way to Union from nearby Union County College, where he served as the Head Coach of the men’s basketball program for four seasons (2016-2020) and an assistant for one (2015-16). At UCC, he coached two NJCAA All-Americans, five All-Region players and eight All-Conference selections. Last season, Henderson guided the Owls to the conference championship and was named the GSAC Coach of the Year.

Prior to UCC, Henderson was an assistant coach (2013-15) and the JV Head Coach (2012-13) at the Patrick School.

Henderson played collegiately at Saint Paul College in Lawrenceville, Virginia and Ocean County College in Toms River.

He is currently the Director of SRT at Youth Consultation Service.

Updated 8-6-25