Freshman Spotlight- Brianna Brown

Freshman Spotlight- Brianna Brown

Feb 4, 2015 by Keri Monstrola
Freshman Spotlight- Brianna Brown
Brianna Brown is a freshman at the University of Michigan.  Brown is from West Chester, Ohio where she attended Lakota West High School.  Brown trained at Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy with Mary Lee Tracy.  Brown is enrolled in the School of Kinesiology where she plans to major in health and fitness.




Prior to Michigan 
* Member of 2011 U.S. Junior National Team
* Two-time Nastia Cup qualifier (2013-14)
* Placed 7th all-around at the 2014 J.O. National Championships
* Represented Team USA at City of Jesolo Trophy in 2011
* Three-time L10 Ohio State Champion
 
Michigan Stats 
*Brianna Brown has been named Freshman of the Week 3 times 
*Career highs- V-9.85 B- 9.90 BB- 9.90 FX- 9.90 AA- 39.45
*Competed all-around in every meet this season for the Wolverines 
*Currently the highest ranked freshman in the nation (No. 9 all-around) 
*Currently ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten on bars (9.869 average) 




Bev Plocki talks about freshman sensation, Brianna Brown 

What has impressed you the most about Brianna? 
I have seen her mature gymnastically and otherwise right before my eyes. She has done a really good job of adapting and transitioning from her club and even back to her elite days to what college gymnastics is all about. She's done a great job of that.
 
What type of athlete is Brianna? 
She is extremely hard on herself, which is probably what makes her so very good. But sometimes she can be her own worst critic. We've been trying to get her to look at the glass half full approach as opposed to the glass half empty, and she's getting there. I've seen her confidence go up. I've seen her enjoyment of the sport increase, as well. And I think she's actually starting to learn how to enjoy competing.
 
What do you think has been the root to Brianna's early success? 
Because I think she is a very determined athlete. She does expect excellence every single day. When you expect yourself to be excellent, you become excellent.
 

Below is an interview with Brianna Brown
 

 

Watch her Michigan highlights here 
Vault- 9.825
Bars- 9.90
Beam- 9.85
Floor- 9.90
 
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