August Hermann

Friedrich August Wilhelm Theodor Hermann (14 September 1835 – 20 February 1906) was a German physical education instructor.

While studying in Wolfenbüttel at the Great School he learned physical education and became an avid gymnast.

He moved on to become a physical education teacher at several schools and became dedicated to the Braunschweig men gymnastics club.

In 1874 after visiting a number of public schools in England, Hermann returned with a soccer ball.

In 1887, he continued his ceaseless efforts he was named the Braunschweig physical education superintendent.