Joe Gerda

Bio

Coach Joe Gerda joined the Harrison High School staff in 2025. A proud Hoya alum (Class of ’98), he went on to play football at the University of Memphis, where he graduated in 2003.
After college, Gerda signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings and was allocated to NFL Europe in 2004. He began his coaching career at Kennesaw Mountain High School (2004–2006) and later served at Hillgrove High School (2006–2025) as Defensive Line Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.

Coach Gerda is married to Monica Gerda, and they have two children, Jensen and Keaton