BRANDI HOLLAND 149 Dogwood Drive Brighton, Tennessee (901) om

BACKGROUND Hometown- Brighton, TN Brighton celebrated its 100 th year anniversary in They celebrated with a game of donkey basketball, and it has now become an annual event. Sports: The Brighton High School varsity soccer team and the Munford United Soccer Club

BACKGROUND GPA: 4.0 ACT: 30 FFA, Spanish Honor Society, Youth Alive Member of Gateway Baptist Church

BACKGROUND The person who made the most impact on my life would have to be my physical therapist of 2 years, and physical trainer Brad Langley. After I tore both of my ACLs playing soccer, he encouraged, motivated, healed, and helped me come back and become the best player, and person, I could be.

BACKGROUND In my spare time, I choose to: Play soccer Spend time with my family Hunt Play with and train my rescued Dog, Sadie

WORK HISTORY Magnolia Hill Farms as a barn manager Volunteer at the Tipton County Animal Shelter Worked at the FFA pumpkin patch Helped new teachers at a dilapidated, inner-city school refurbish, paint, and move in their supplies for the upcoming school year Babysitting

ACCOMPLISHMENTS (POSITIONS HELD ) Captain of the BHS soccer team Member of the state horse judging team Member of the livestock judging team Member of the National Honor Society

ACCOMPLISHMENTS (AWARDS) Received an All tournament award for District play in 2014 Helped lead the horse judging team to win 1 st place out of West Tennessee Recognized as the best newcomer, leader, having the most sportsmanship, and being the team spirit throughout my 3 years on the varsity soccer team.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1 st place in District and 3 rd place in Regional Discus Throws Outstanding Leader Award at Camp Clements Leadership Camp 1 st place in the Brighton Middle Art Show FFA Freshman and Sophomore Academic Achievement Award

GOALS In 5 years, I hope to have graduated college with a degree in sports medicine, and continuing on to more school for physical therapy, and hopefully being employed with a sports team. Right now, I hope to become a physical therapist and own a business. Academically, I want to be near the top in order to receive scholarships and attain the skills to do my job well

GOALS Am I doing what it takes to accomplish the goals I've set? -yes I study frequently Keep my grades up Balance my school and home life Looking for/at colleges/coaches with advisors

STRENGTH/WORK STYLE Caring/compassionate -I will do anything in my power to help ease or relieve anyone’s pain. It is necessary to care about your patient’s well-being in the field of both sports medicine and physical therapy. And I have a very strong work ethic. I take pride in my work and I don’t quit until the job is done, and I do my best when ever I attempt things.

WEAKNESS I stress too easily -If I mess up or don’t do something right, I panic, but that is because I care about my work, and I want it done correctly. I am working on this fault by taking my mistakes in stride and learning from them as well.

WORK EXPERIENCE I worked at the FFA pumpkin patch, leading around groups of special needs children, teaching them about animals and playing games with them. I was captain of the soccer team, and had to lead by example and encourage my teammates. And I worked as a barn manager at a boarding stable

WORK EXPERIENCE In each situation, I had to adapt to what the conditions were and at first, the stress of leadership and the weight of responsibility was difficult to shoulder But, I learned from my mistakes and I accepted my victories and I have come out to be a stronger person, leader and worker

WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT MSPT? Highway 51 S Suite 100, Atoka, TN I was attracted to this place due the the fact that it is local, the therapists are caring and kind, and the family atmosphere And after spending 2 years there, I feel like I would be right at home as an assistant.

WHAT DO I KNOW? I would be a unique asset because I can put myself in the patient’s shoes The Physical therapy industry: -Helps injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain -A tough field to get into, but well worth it -Minimum 3 years of schooling + 4 years at a university or community college