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Jed Leisner, Appleton East

FVA Spotlight: Jed Leisner, Appleton East Basketball, Football and Track and Field

Name: Jed Leisner

School: Appleton East

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Basketball, Football, Track and Field

Other school clubs/activities: Link Crew, Student Principal Cabinet, DECA

Parents’ names: John and Jennifer Leisner

Siblings’ names: Jack Leisner

Favorite aspect of your school: Being able to see my friends and teachers everyday

What is your favorite class? ELA

Who is your favorite teacher? Max Herrmann

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Discipline over Default

Favorite youth coach: Phil Gurholt

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Appleton West

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Carter Robinson-Appleton North

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Beating Appleton West in overtime this past football season

Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers

Favorite professional athlete: Johnny Manziel

College or post-high school plans: Not sure yet

What is your desired major/career field? Marketing or Criminal Justice

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I am an avid Taylor Swift fan

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Sit courtside at Game 7 of the NBA Finals

What is your dream job? President of the United States

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Barstool Sports

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Playing Videogames

A non-athletic talent I have is…: School