Valadez spotlighted by the American Rivers Conference
Each week throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) will feature one male and one female student-athlete. The spotlights will be posted every Thursday. Student-athletes are selected by their institution.
Quick Hits
Name: Brissa Valadez
Institution: Simpson College
Hometown (High School): Des Moines (Lincoln)
Year: Sophomore
Sport: Women's Soccer
Major: Business Management
Minor: Sports Administration
Why did you choose Simpson?
The campus was a perfect fit for me in many aspects, including the close connections I can make with my professors. Athletically, the team created a positive atmosphere I wanted to be a part of
What do you most enjoy about competing at the Division III level in one of the best conferences in the country, the American Rivers Conference?
There are many talented teams you come across, which creates a fun and challenging aspect to the conference and the high competitiveness level.
What is your favorite sports memory?
Scoring my first collegiate goal.
What is your favorite thing to do when not competing?
Hanging out with friends and family.
What is your career ambition/goal?
Career stability and advancement in a leadership position
What is something not many people know about you?
I was in gymnastics when I was little and in salsa dancing classes.
Encompassing everything with Division III athletics, what else are you involved with at Simpson?
Trio SSS
When not competing, where can you be found?
With my friends or visiting my hometown when there's no school or soccer.
What is your top bucket list item?
Traveling
Who is your most influential person in your life?
I have two, mom and dad!
Flash round. What is your favorite…?
Restaurant? Chick-fil-a or Panera
Spot on campus? Kent
TV show? Wentworth Prison or All American
Movie? Hustle
Holiday? Christmas
Place to travel for a game? Kansas
Food? Pho or anything Mexican
Song? WHERE SHE GOES- Bad Bunny
Sports team? Manchester United
Professional athlete? Sophia Smith
Vacation spot? New Mexico/Mexico
