New York University

New York University

Athletics Dept.



Staff Directory
Steve Herishen
Aerobic Fitness & Weight Room Manager
Phone: 992-8508
Email: steve.herishen@nyu.edu

Steve Herishen is the Aerobic Fitness & Weight Room Manager at the Palladium Athletic Facility. Herishen's responsibilities include maintaining the fitness equipment throughout the facility. Ensuring a smooth operation, Herishen also coordinates the staffing responsibilities of the Weight and Aerobic Fitness Rooms including the Rock Climbing Wall. Herishen, an ACE certified personal trainer, is also a recreation class instructor at the Palladium.

As and Assistant Wrestling Coach for the Violets from 1998-2004, the team won two UAA Championships and produced three NCAA All-Americans during his tenure. Herishen wrestled for current NYU head coach Bruce Haberli as an undergraduate at Manhattan College.

A 1995 Manhattan graduate with a degree in finance, Herishen compiled a 76-42-2 record at the NCAA Division I level. A two-time captain and team MVP, Herishen was the Northeast Conference champion and NCAA Division I Championship qualifier. In May 2011, Steve completed his Masters Degree in Sports Management here at NYU.

A native of Turnersville, New Jersey, Herishen currently resides in Manhattan. In his spare time he enjoys competing in triathlon, and has completed Ironman events in Switzerland and France.