Bryiana Richardson '13 Recruiting Profile

   Although most adults including my coaches, teachers and administrators would describe me as “quiet,” I prefer to call it respectful.   I have learned much by listening to the advice from my parents, coaches, teachers and administrators.  Standing 5’4 and weighing about 118 lbs, I am view as very fast on paper and as viewed by my coaches; however, to myself, I know I am capable of being faster. 
  I have been very blessed in my life to have many successes in my 7 years of running track. While attending an accelerated and academically demanding high school, I received multiple MVPs during my first 2 years on my high school track team, participated twice in the Louisiana State Track and Field Meet twice and placed in a total of 6/7 events including the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash,  100 meter high hurdles, 300 meter low hurdles, 4 X 100 (400) meter relay and 4 X 400 (1600) meter relay.  I was always the lead or anchor leg on the relays depending on where my coach wanted me to run on the day of the meet.   I was honored when selected by my coach as a co captain of my high school track team including my first two years.  I have participated in both indoor and outdoor track and field. 

Now, I am in my third year and practice has just started. During the past 6 summers, I have participated in several track clubs. I was invited to participate in the Junior Olympics 6 consecutive years; however, due to family obligations I was able to attend 4 and medaled in the 200m and 400m meter hurdles and 400m .

    I can offer a team my commitment to train hard, communicate effectively, respect and support to my teammates.  I listen well and ask questions when appropriate.   My coach often said I was a silent leader.  I didn’t realize it but teammates looked up to me and always ask me for suggestions for improving their performance.  I willingly help when I know, but there are times when I tell them to talk with the coach.  I work diligently towards my goals, no matter how difficult they may be, until they are achieved and then I set new goals. I willingly help other athletes train and strive to reach their full potential. I love seeing other teammates who have worked very hard reach their goals. My coaches have often asked me to demonstrate hurdle stretches and starting block techniques to my teammates.  

    I would like to attend a school preferably in the South because of my family and the climate but I am open to other geographic areas as well.   Family is very important to me and I enjoy seeing and hearing them cheer for me at the meets.  Again, I am happy to see the smiles on their faces from my accomplishments.  I would prefer to attend an educational institution in the South since I am experienced running in the hot, humid climate; however, as my coach has told me on numerous occasions “change is good,” I would be willing to adapt to the running climate of other regions in the United States.

5. I would prefer attending a school that will enable me to be part of a great team and offer a sports medicine curriculum.   Although I attend church regularly and God is important in my life, the school that I attend does not need to be religiously affiliated.  The size and division of the school does not matter to me as much as my desires: the opportunity to run, be part of a great team and meet my academic goals.

     Financial support from the school is very important to me.  My parents work very hard and I know college is expensive.  I would be honored to receive a scholarship in exchange for my commitment and dedication to my studies and team.  I plan to study medicine in college.  I live in New Orleans and unfortunately lived the experience of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina.  Very few doctors and nurses were available to care for the people in my neighborhood.  I want to not only study medicine but return to the city that I love very much—New Orleans. My goals as a collegiate athlete are to decrease my running times more, make it to the championship all 4 years, be a major contributor to my team and always support my team.