Saint Louis Coach Josh Schertz Agrees to Contract Extension

Schertz led the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 title in his second year at the school.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:48pm

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Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz has agreed to a contract extension, athletic director Chris May announced on Friday. Schertz was expected to be a top candidate in the upcoming coaching carousel after leading the Billikens to their first conference title since 2014 in his second year at the school. The 50-year-old coach is now poised to take Saint Louis to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019.

Why it matters

Schertz's extension is a major win for Saint Louis, as he was likely to be pursued by several high-major programs with openings this offseason. The Billikens have a talented roster returning next season and could have an advantage in the new revenue-sharing model for college sports without a football program.

The details

Schertz was a candidate for several high-major openings two years ago after leading Indiana State to its first conference title in 24 years in just his third year at that job. Saint Louis was aggressive in pursuing Schertz during the 2024 coaching cycle and has now locked him up with a contract extension. The Billikens are the No. 1 seed in the Atlantic 10 tournament and are projected as an at-large NCAA Tournament team if they don't win the auto bid.

  • Schertz is in his second year as head coach at Saint Louis.
  • Saint Louis won the Atlantic 10 title this season, their first conference championship since 2014.
  • The Billikens are set to compete in the Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

The players

Josh Schertz

The 50-year-old head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens, who has agreed to a contract extension after leading the team to an Atlantic 10 title in his second season.

Chris May

The athletic director at Saint Louis University, who announced Schertz's contract extension.

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What’s next

The Billikens, who opened the Atlantic 10 tournament as the No. 1 seed, are a No. 8 seed in The Athletic's latest tournament projection and will likely get an at-large bid if they do not win the auto bid. It will be Schertz's first NCAA Tournament appearance at the Division I level.

The takeaway

Retaining Josh Schertz is a major coup for Saint Louis, as he was poised to be a top target for several high-major programs with openings this offseason. The Billikens have a talented roster returning and could have an advantage in the new revenue-sharing model, positioning them well for continued success under Schertz's leadership.