Gavin Hierseman
West Branch, Iowa
Class of 2025
Why did you chose Central?
I chose Central because I knew a couple people from West Branch that went there a few years ahead of me (Billy Friis and Jacob Graves) and they loved everything about it so I went on a visit and loved the football atmosphere as well as the people.
Favorite professor and why?
My favorite professor is Dr. Shuger Fox because she really cares about her students and is always willing to help you out when you are not understanding something. She also is very funny and energizing during class.
You’re majoring in Biology and Kinesiology because?
I want to work in the health field and be able to help other people out. I also enjoy learning about the human body and different biological processes in life.
Who are your go-to musical artists?
Johnny Cash, Cody Johnson, Warren Zeiders, Zach Bryan
How has attending Central and playing a sport impacted your life?
Attending Central while playing a sport has impacted my life for the better by making me accountable for being on time to lifts, meetings, practice while also attending class. It has made me much more efficient with my time to complete my schoolwork while also practicing everyday.
Favorite sport to play besides football?
Baseball
What’s the best Friday night movie before a game so far?
Nobody
What was your first detention for?
In middle school for not reading my book.
Are you a morning person or a night person? Why?
Night person because you can just relax and take time off from school and football and hangout with friends.
Favorite TV Show
Yellowstone
What’s it like to play for Coach McMartin?
It is an honor playing for Coach Mac because he exemplifies what it means to play for Central football. He expects a lot out of us and we all try our best not to let him down because there is so much respect in the Central Football program. He makes sure we understand that we are not playing for ourselves, but for the “C” and for all the people who have worn the jersey before us. He always says to “Leave the jersey in a better place” and I think that is everyone’s goal.
What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central football?
My favorite part about being a part of the Central Football Team is being a part of all of the really cool traditions that the team has and just getting to hangout and get close with all of the guys. Going through hard practices in 100 degree heat and going through the tough times together and then being able to hangout and tell stories about everything.
What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?
In 10 years I hope to be working in the medical field helping other people with their health problems and doing a lot of fishing in my free time.
Favorite food from Central Market
The Big Red Burger.
Bucket list
Fishing trip to Canada, and see many of the national parks in the United States.
