James Glasshoff is being honored for his contribution to Viterbo College and its athletic department.

He became the college's first full-time employee in the athletic department and served as the program's Athletic Director, Men's Basketball Coach, Intramural Director. He was a teacher of Physical Education, and served as Golf Coach.

He was an active member in the affiliations of the athletic department serving as President of both the National Little College Athletic Association and the Upper Midwest Collegiate Conference.

His basketball team's won four conference championships and traveled to the NLCAA National Tournament six times during his eleven seasons as head coach.