Jerry Wasserman

2018 Inductee

Jerry graduated from Toledo Waite High School in 1959. He graduated from the University of Findlay in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Health, and Physical Education. He received his Master's Degree in Education and Administration in 1970 from Bowling Green State University.

Jerry's teaching career began at Lakota High School in 1963, where he was also the Head Football Coach. In 1970, he moved to Mechanicsburg, where he served as Head Football Coach, Teacher, and Principal, until 1979.

In the fall of 1979, Jerry taught at Rolling Hills and was the Wrestling Coach for NEHS. The following fall, he moved to Northeastern High School as the Head Football Coach, Wrestling Coach, and Biology Teacher.

Jerry taught several subjects during his 25-year tenure at NEHS, including Biology, Science, and Physical Education. He also served as Assistant Principal and Principal. He retired in 2000 but continued to coach football.

Jerry's legendary coaching career included numerous remarkable accomplishments:

  • 1980-1989-1990 – S.W. District Coach of the Year

  • 1980-1990-1992-1993-2002-2003 – League Champions

  • 1985-1988-1990-1992-2000-2002-2003 – Advanced to State Playoffs

  • 1988 – Division III State of Ohio Coach of the Year

  • 1988-1990-1993 – Springfield News-Sun Coach of the Year

  • 1989 – Inducted into the University of Findlay Hall of Fame, as both a player and a coach

  • 1990-2014 – Regional Director, Region 14, Ohio High School Coaches Association

  • 1990 – Coach of the South in the North-South All Star Game

  • 1992 – Miami Valley Coaches Association Coach of the Year

  • 1997 – Inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame

  • 2011 – Golden Wing Recipient

  • Career Coaching Record: 261-173-2

Jerry's wife Libby, who taught in the NELSD for 31 years; their children Jenna and Tad, who are graduates of NEHS, are very proud of everything Jerry has accomplished while at NEHS. Through the years, Jerry attributes his success to the fact that he surrounds himself with good people and this is what has led to his many accomplishments. The friendships he has made through the years in the Northeastern Community are the ones he and his family hold close.