Searra Inman is a sophomore on the Brandywine track team.

 

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

SI: Making the women’s wrestling team for Michigan.

 

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

SI: Not pushing myself as hard during cross country.

 

What has been a hardship in your life?

SI: Staying focused in class.

 

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

SI: My parents. They are always keeping positive thoughts in my head.

 

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

SI: Just before I got out on the mat.

 

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

SI: When I lose a match and get mentally unstable.

 

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

SI: I push myself to do extra so going a normal time is easier.

 

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

SI: I would like to compete in track.

 

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

SI: They give me an idea of what it is like to work together as a team.

 

How would you give away $50,000?

SI: I would give it away to help out school sports.

 

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

SI: I would choose to coach the cross country team.

 

If I did not play sports, I would…?

SI: Be focused on a job and doing more chores at home.

 

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

SI: To stay mentally stable.

 

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

SI: I would get rid of no locked hands on the bottom.

 

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

SI: “You have done a phenomenal job pushing through that match and I am a proud coach.”

 

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

SI: Wrestle someone who was far more advanced than me. Yes.

 

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

SI: Riding horses. I have always loved horses.

 

Choose one word to describe yourself:

SI: Determined.