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Joseph Vernon[1] Holland (September 7, 1916 – January 23, 1992)[2] was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He was the first head football coach for the Vanport Vikings (now the Portland State Vikings) located in Portland, Oregon. He held that position for eight seasons, from 1947 until 1954. His coaching record at Vanport was 20–42–3.[3] Holland also served as Vanport's men's basketball during the 1947–48 season and as head baseball coach from 1946 to 1948.[4] Holland also served as athletic director for Vanport and subsequently Portland State College from 1946 to 1964.[4]