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Max Klesmit, Neenah

FVA Spotlight: Max Klesmit, Neenah Basketball

Name: Max Klesmit

School: Neenah

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Basketball

Parents’ names: Kelly and Rich Klesmit

Siblings’ names: Cal and Rowan Klesmit

Favorite aspect of your school: Getting to see all my peers and other people who help me become better everyday. 

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? My favorite one is going to our local middle school and helping the kids participate in Fuel Up to Play 60. It is awesome getting to watch the kids run around with their friends and have an endless amount of fun. 

What is your favorite class? Writing class

Who is your favorite teacher? Ms. Hager

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Wherever you go try to be the best person in the room - My dad.

Favorite youth coach: My father Rich Klesmit

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

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Logan Jedwabny - Kaukauna

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Getting to earn a trip to state with my 2018-19 basketball team 

Favorite professional team: Milwaukee Bucks, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers. (Wisconsin native as you can tell)

Favorite professional athlete: Tyler Herro

College or post-high school plans: Attending Wofford in South Carolina to play basketball. 

What is your desired major/career field? Business management

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I like to read and learn about conspiracy theories and mystery books. 

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Make it to the NBA

What is your dream job? Playing basketball professionally

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: BarstoolBigCat

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... At Ron Einerson Field House

A non-athletic talent I have is…: Playing video games, writing, reading, doing other miscellaneous activities.