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Jacob Herm, Neenah

FVA Spotlight: Jacob Herm, Neenah Wrestling

Name: Jacob Herm

School: Neenah

Year in School: Senior

Sports: Wrestling

Parents’ names: Jenny Herm and Kelly Herm

Siblings’ names: McKenna Herm

Favorite aspect of your school: The strong community and the support athletes get

If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? Earth Day clean up. I love seeing the streets/ditches more clean after we’re done cleaning them. 

What is your favorite class? Human Biology 

Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Schettle

What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Be where your feet are and surrender the outcome.

Favorite youth coach: Mark Cowling at Neenah youth practice

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

Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Previously Lucas Peters of Kaukauna, but he currently attends Indiana. Now it would be Eddy Schroeder from Oshkosh West, we are not at the same weight but seeing our team wrestle is always fun.

Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: The overnight trips with the team that made our bonds with each other stronger. 

Favorite professional team: Packers 

Favorite professional athlete: Jordan Love

College or post-high school plans: Attending South Dakota State University for wrestling - they're currently the #14 ranked team collegiately 

What is your desired major/career field? Undecided 

Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I wrestled 106 Lbs as a freshman

What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Go skydiving 

What is your dream job? College wrestling coach

Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Flowrestling 

When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Duck hunting 

A non-athletic talent I have is…: I can do a backflip