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The Nick Scherer File
Full Name: Nicholas Edward Scherer
Birthdate: December 15, 1984
Education: Bachelor's degree in management from Georgia Tech, 2007
Playing Experience: Three-year letterwinner as a catcher at Georgia Tech (2004-07); Helped Georgia Tech to the NCAA Tournament from 2005-07, including a College World Series appearance in 2006
Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach of the East Cobb Yankees, 2006-08; Director of Baseball Operations at Georgia Tech, 2008-Present
Joined Georgia Tech Staff: December 21, 2007
Nick Scherer is in his fifth year as the director of baseball operations for the Georgia Tech program after playing four years for the Yellow Jackets and head coach Danny Hall from 2004-07.
In his current role, Scherer is responsible for coordinating the Yellow Jackets' travel plans, equipment management and clubhouse operations in addition to assisting in alumni relations and marketing for the Georgia Tech baseball team. Scherer also serves as the director of Danny Hall Baseball Camps.
A catcher that provided depth behind the plate during his tenure, Scherer was a leader in the locker room and served as the primary catcher for Tech starter Eddie Burns in 2007. Scherer played in 47 games from 2005-07 after receiving a redshirt in 2004.
He was a product of the highly-touted East Cobb Baseball program and a member of the East Cobb Yankees summer team that captured the Connie Mack World Series titles in 2001 and 2003.
Scherer serves as an assistant coach for the East Cobb Yankees and helped lead the team to a runner-up finish in 2007 and a Championship in the 2008 Connie Mack World Series. He worked with the Yankees' hitters and catchers and also served as the catching coach for the East Cobb Stallions' 12-13 team in 2007.
Scherer is a native of Roswell, Ga. and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in management in December, 2007.
He is married to the former Lauren Neylan. The two reside in Marietta, Ga.
