Brianna Gartner '22 Recruiting Profile

My name is Brianna Gartner.  I play volleyball and I am a libero.  I have been playing volleyball for six years.  My graduating class is 2022.  When I play volleyball, I focus on how I can improve my game.  I also focus on how I can improve as a team player.  I am a multi-sport athlete and I am a driven student-athlete.  I always work hard in athletics, academics and life in general. 

In second grade, it was determined I was a dual exceptional learner.  I was diagnosed with severe Dyslexia and I was gifted.  Only two percent of students fall into this category of learner.  My determination and work ethic proved to be very fruitful in all aspects of my life.  I currently have a 4.0 GPA.  I plan to take Advanced Placement courses in my Sophomore year and have interests in Premed.

I played volleyball for my high school, Assumption High School, this past fall and was moved up to the Sophomore team.  In addition, I play club volleyball for Iowa Select Volleyball Club in Davenport, Iowa.  Our team qualified for Nationals and will be playing in June/July of 2019.  The last two years I attended the Iowa High Performance volleyball try-outs, where I was honored to be selected to participate in the camp both years.  I have played beach volleyball for two years where my partner and I have been very successful winning our local volleyball league and a tournament we entered in November of 2018.  We are playing again this year and are undefeated.  In addition to volleyball, I enjoy playing soccer, weight lifting and running. 

I am in search of universities or colleges that will support me academically as well as athletically.  I am a well-rounded student-athlete that is grounded in faith.  I have given back to the community in various ways of service.  I have excellent support from my family, friends, teachers and coaches which is helping me to become someone who can provide great value to this world.