Herman A. "Bubba" Meyer III is in his 12th year as an assistant coach with the men's basketball team, but has spent his whole life in and around the Rattler Athletics Department.

During his 11 years with the Rattlers, St. Mary's has posted a 185-126 overall record with four Heartland Conference titles and four trips to the NCAA Division II South Central Region Tournament.

Last season, Meyer helped St. Mary's to a 19-9 record, as the Rattlers took the Heartland Conference postseason crown and advanced to the South Central Regional.

His experience with the men's program began as a player in 1997. A four-year starter in the point guard position, Meyer led his team to two National Tournament appearances, including the Rattler's first trip to the NCAA Division II National Tournament in 2001.

He has helped the Rattlers earn All-Heartland Conference honors 25 times over the last 12 years, while one has earned Heartland Player of the Year honors, three have earned Defensive Player of the Year, four have picked up Freshman of the Year and two earned Newcomer of the Year.

His talent and leadership were recognized with his appointment to numerous All-Tournament Teams as well as the 2000 All-Conference Team. Meyer was the recipient of the Brother Bill Siemer Free Throw Accuracy award and he led the team in the assist/turnover ratio four times for the Rattlers. In addition, he was selected by his teammates as the Most Valuable Player his senior year.

Meyer is the son of former Rattler coach Buddy Meyer, who was recently inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame. He is a 2001 graduate of St. Mary's University with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science. He graduated with a master's degree in education leadership from St. Mary's in 2004.

He is married to the former Vanessa Peterson. The couple have three sons, Grayson, Dillon Rhys and Chase Jaxon.