Sara Brunlieb, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2015-16 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Sara Brunlieb
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School): Rolling Meadows, Ill. (Rolling Meadows High School)
Year in school: Junior
Sport: Softball
Major: Physical Education
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
I fell in love with the campus and knew they had a great education program. Being a part of the softball team was a bonus.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
You have to work hard for what you hope to accomplish. Whether that be school, or excelling at your sport, putting in the work is what will make you stand out.
What is your favorite …
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Mint Oreo
Menu item from Culver's? ButterBurger
Spot on campus? Softball field
Class? Exercise Physiology
Movie? Pitch Perfect
Food? Dad's chicken wellington
Holiday? Christmas
TV Show? One Tree Hill
Quote/motto? "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."
What is your fantasy job/career?
I would love to become a health and physical education teacher as well as a softball coach one day.
What is your greatest sports moment?
Probably pitching a no-hitter in Florida last year. I was so focused on the game – I actually didn't know I had accomplished that until Coach (Scott) Beyer congratulated me in the postgame meeting.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Our team loves to eat, so that is definitely something we do together when we aren't on the field.
One word that describes the team?
Family. We truly play for each other and are each other's number-one fans.
One word that describes you?
Mom
If you could meet three people from throughout history, they would be?
Ellen DeGeneres, Carrie Underwood and Anna Kendrick
Your most prized possession is?
Sadly, probably my phone.
A non-athletic talent you have is?
I'm pretty good at baking. I normally bake when I'm stressed.
Your worst habit is?
Procrastination
Other 2015-16 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights
Jordan Carpenter • Men's Cross Country
Kyle Bolger • Men's Basketball
Katie Challoner • Women's Swimming & Diving
Naji Allan • Men's Track & Field