PANTHER PROFILE
Name: Brody Brokaw.
Age: 18.
Parents: Tom and Karen Brokaw.
Sport: Track.
Awards received: Lettered two years.
Season goals: Have a fun senior year with the team.
I like this sport because: It gets you in great shape and helps build mental toughness.
What is something the average person doesn’t know about your sport? It’s more than just running; you develop great friendships and learn how to prepare for things.
Biggest sports thrill as a participant: Hearing the gun go off at the start of a race.
Pre-competition rituals/superstitions: Never leave the track/field once I put my spikes on, say the “Our Father” before every race.
Biggest academic accomplishment: Being inducted into the National Honor Society.
Biggest influence: My dad.
Favorite male athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Favorite female athlete: Ronda Rousey.
Favorite pro team: Miami Dolphins.
Favorite college team: Michigan State Spartans.
Favorite subject in school: History.
Favorite teacher: Adam Szurkowski.
Favorite movie: “The Benchwarmers.”
Favorite social media app: Instagram.
Favorite musician: 2 Chainz.
Favorite food: Glazed doughnuts.
Nickname: “Brod” or “B.”
Most famous person I’ve met: Keith Urban.
Job/other activities: Work at Subway.
College/future plans: Go to Coe College and double major in kinesiology and business.