Schermer was a four-year letterwinner in both cross country and track at Mountain View High School under head coaches Andy Young and Jim Chroninger, respectively. While a Cougar, he led the team to a runner-up finish at the conference championships and a state qualifying effort as a senior. In his sophomore season, Schermer finished 34th at the state championships with a personal record time of 15:55 in the 5,000 meter run. He also notched personal records in 800 meter run (1:59.18), the 1,500 meter run (4:03.56) and the 400 meter dash (52.55). Schermer's 3,000 meter run finished second in program history with a time of 8:48.33.

Chase is the son of Mike Schermer and Jessie Clark and hopes to major in Christian ministry and formation.