AD Accepts Offer at Turlock Christian

By Philip McMichael '16   

Jake von Scherrer, Athletic Director at Palmer Trinity since 2008 has accepted a position as the Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach at Turlock Christian School in California. He will begin work July 1.  

"I love being AD here but getting back on the sidelines as a head football coach (career record of 91-54) was something I've been thinking about for a while," said von Scherrer. "Turlock Christian is a great school and everyone there is very excited about the coming year. I can't wait to get started."

Looking back on his six years at Palmer Trinity, von Scherrer said he was “most proud of the number of kids who had a great athletic experience under the watch of a great group of coaches." 

He also said, "We were able to add a number of programs at both the middle school and varsity level, which allowed more kids to experience the benefits of a great athletic program. Along the way we also had some outstanding championship success with 20 District Titles, 5 Regional Championships, and 2 State Runner-Ups."

Under von Scherrer's leadership, Palmer Trinity also became recognized for its competitive spirit, earning the 2013 FHSAA State Championship for Sportsmanship, along with a reputation at the national level as an athletic program that does things the right way.  

During his tenure here, von Scherrer was very active at the state and national levels, serving on the FHSAA's Athletic Directory Advisory Committee, the Board of Directors for the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and the National Certification Committee for the National Athletic Director Association. He was also recognized by the NIAAA, receiving the 2013 Award of Merit for "meritorious achievement in athletic administration," and was selected as the President Elect for 2015 by the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

"Palmer Trinity is a great school with a bright future" he said.  "Whoever comes on as the new AD will be in a great position to help take the School to even greater success. I wish them nothing but the best."