Otterbein University Athletics

PRIMARY COVERAGES: Football, Track and Field, Women's Lacrosse

After five years as an assistant athletic trainer with Otterbein, Sherer was named the Head Athletic Trainer in the summer of 2026. During his time as an assistant, he led the development of the graduate athletic training students with Otterbein and Antioch, serving as a preceptor and helping develop the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on instruction and professional guidance. Sherer was integral in the students’ development in athletic training skills, overseeing and directing emergency situation scenarios, evaluations, and rehabilitation implementation and progressions. 

Sherer has been actively involved in the overall growth of the athletic department at Otterbein. He helped with the establishment of the Riddell InSite impact tracking system for football, enhancing athlete safety through advanced head-impact monitoring throughout the season. His background in strength and conditioning proved helpful as he advised equipment upgrades in the university weight room. He has served on multiple hiring committees for coaches and other personnel. 

Familiar with the student-athlete experience, Sherer was a decorated cross country and track and field athlete at both the NAIA and NCAA Division I levels. He competed at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in 2017 before competing at Weber State University where he earned his Master’s of Science in Athletic Training. 

Sherer completed his graduate thesis on the affects of ankle taping/spatting in regards to knee kinematics and serious injuries.