THE OFFICIAL SITE OF
Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School Athletics

Hometown: McAllen, TX

Years at DHJ: 7

Years Coaching: 17

Coach Alonzo "Z0" Herrera is a 1988 graduate of McAllen Memorial High School, in which he played football and baseball. Upon graduation, Coach Zo joined the United States Army, and served as an Infantry Mortarmen. After his tour of service, he enrolled in college and obtained his college degree from the University of Texas-Pan American. He received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Kinesiology.

Coach Zo started his coaching career at Raymondville High School, where he was the varsity secondary coach and the Head JV Baseball coach. An opportunity closer to home gave Coach Zo the opportunity to join the Pharr Valley View High School Tigers. He served in many capacities on the offensive and defensive sides of football. Coach Herrera, also was an Assistant Varsity Baseball coach and the Head Golf Coach, during his 8-year stint at Valley View.

In June of 2018, Coach Zo joined the Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School Eagles Coaching staff and assumed the role of Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach. In 2019, Coach Zo became the Head Baseball Coach of the DHJ Baseball team. He has led the program to six straight playoff appearance and won the District Championship in 2023. Last April, Coach reached his 100th career win!

Coach Zo is married to his wife Cythnia and have two daughters, Azzy and Zoe. He also has a grandson, Amari.

Coach Zo enjoys serving and being a part of the DHJ Eagle Community. The culture and climate of DHJ provides him with a sense of a home away from home and has genuinely enjoyed his opportunities to serve.