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Nicholas Jade Herrmann, a 32-year-old former assistant wrestling coach at Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a 17-year-old student. The abuse occurred between January 2025 and the time of his arrest, when Herrmann exchanged explicit messages with the student and coerced her into sneaking out of her house for sex. Herrmann denied the allegations when confronted by law enforcement, but the student eventually admitted to the abuse. The sentencing took place on June 23, 2026.
The investigation revealed that Herrmann began exchanging sexually explicit messages with the student in January 2025, and eventually coerced her into meeting him for sex on multiple occasions. The student initially lied to law enforcement to protect Herrmann, but later came forward with the truth. Herrmann’s sentence reflects the severity of his crimes and the betrayal of trust he committed as a coach and authority figure.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould stated that the sentence should serve as a warning to others who would abuse their power and trust. HSI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard also emphasized the importance of protecting children from those who would exploit their positions of authority. Herrmann will also be required to register as a sex offender and will serve 25 years of supervised release following his prison term.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the community in preventing and prosecuting sex crimes. The investigation was conducted by HSI Dallas, with assistance from local and federal partners, as well as the school district.
