The Blue and Gold’s first featured Athlete of the Week is Anna Brinkman. Brinkman is a starting middle and team captain for the Devildog volleyball team. She is very dedicated to her sport. Her coach, Holly Bowser, says that Anna is “a constant force on the court. She supports her  teammates, never complains, and plays hard.” Principally though, her tenacity is often unrecognized.

Brinkman is more than just a talented athlete. She takes her academics very seriously and is in the top 10% of her class. Bowser says, “Anna never allows her academics and athletics to interfere with one another. She is always prepared mentally and physically.” This preparation allows Anna to dominate in the classroom and on the court.

Anna is the definition of a student athlete and is a prime example of what it means to be a Devildog.