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Eleisha Schimmel, Oshkosh West

FVA Spotlight: Eleisha Schimmel, Oshkosh West Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball

Name: Eleisha Schimmel 

School: Oshkosh West

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

Other school clubs/activities: Choir

Parents’ names: Ken and Melissa Schimmel

Siblings’ names: Orin Schimmel

Favorite aspect of your school: Seeing my friends and making family like bonds through extracurricular activities 

What is your favorite class? Algebra 2/ Trigonometry 

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Meyer

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? “You have to fail before you succeed”

Favorite youth coach: Kris Boeck and Rob Mullen (soccer)

Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Kimberly

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Brooke Bulter (Fond du Lac)

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Beating Kimberly in basketball at their home court my junior year. 

Favorite professional team: Packers

Favorite professional athlete: Isaiah Thomas

College or post-high school plans: Attend a 4 year college

What is your desired major/career field? Major in rehabilitation science for occupational therapy 

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I used to be a cheerleader all throughout elementary and middle school. 

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” I want to go visit a country and experience their culture for a few months. 

What is your dream job? Athletic Trainer for a professional team. 

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Sarah Hagen

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Relaxing at my house or spending time with friends. 

A non-athletic talent I have is…: I’m really good at painting.