Former Tascosa wrestling coach indicted on federal charge for enticement of a minor

A former Tascosa High School wrestling coach is facing serious legal consequences after being indicted on a federal charge related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.

According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, Nicholas Herrmann was indicted on one count of “Enticement of a Minor” by a federal grand jury on Wednesday. The indictment alleges that Herrmann used a cell phone to communicate with and attempt to persuade a minor to engage in sexual activity—conduct that falls under the legal definition of an improper relationship between an educator and a student.

The alleged crime took place over the course of nearly a year, from February 2024 to January 2025, during which Herrmann was employed by the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). While the specific details of the communications have not been disclosed, federal prosecutors assert that Herrmann's actions constituted an effort to exploit his position of authority for unlawful purposes.

In January 2025, Herrmann was arrested on two second-degree felony charges under Texas law for “Improper Relationship between Educator and Student,” according to arrest records from the Potter County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after the school district became aware of the allegations, AISD officials took immediate action by removing Herrmann from the Tascosa High School campus and notifying law enforcement.

Federal prosecutors are now pursuing the more serious charge of enticement, which carries potentially severe penalties under federal law. If convicted, Herrmann could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, with the possibility of a much longer sentence depending on the court's findings.

Herrmann had been employed as a wrestling coach and teacher at Tascosa High School prior to the investigation. No additional students or staff have been implicated in the case, and the district has stated it is fully cooperating with federal authorities.

A trial date has not yet been scheduled, and Herrmann remains in custody pending further proceedings.

The case underscores growing concerns about the misuse of digital communication in inappropriate educator-student relationships and highlights the increasing role of federal authorities in prosecuting such cases when interstate communication or electronic devices are involved.