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Brian Hart

  • Award
    Central Close-Up
  • Week Of
    12/21/2023
  • Sport
    Men's Track and Field
  • Bio
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Brian Hart
Norwalk, Iowa
Class of 2025


Why did you chose Central?

I chose Central because both my parents went here, it has a good track and field team, a strong kinesiology department, is close to home, and allows me to pursue both my track career and my music hobbies relatively easily 

Favorite professor and why?

Doctor Green is my favorite professor because she explains concepts in ways that are both fun and easy to understand 

You're majoring in Kinesiology because? (fill-in the blank with your major)

I like learning about the human body and helping people become the healthiest version of themselves

Besides athletics, what else are you involved in on campus?

I also play the saxophone in Alma, which I have been doing since I was a freshman. 

Who are your go-to musical artists?

According to my Spotify wrap up, Avenged Sevenfold and Aretha Franklin 

How has attending Central and playing a sport impacted your life?

It has allowed me to continue doing the sport I love while not letting it totally dominate my life. At a Dl program, your entire life is dictated by your sport. For example the coaches often will determine what classes you can and can't take, as well as limit what you're allowed to do outside of the sport. This doesn't happen at Central. I can do what I want with my degree as well as continue doing other things outside of track that I want to do. 

What's your favorite non-chain restaurant in the Des Moines area?

Bambinos for sure. Love Italian food 

What's the best advice you've received from a coach?

Learning how to coach others will help you figure out what needs to be improved in your own performance 

What is your guilty pleasure in terms of music you listen to?

Justin Ward for sure. Best saxophone sound I've ever heard 

What was the last gift you gave someone?


A very tight Pikachu costume 

Favorite TV Show

Top Gear (OG) 

What's it like to compete for Coach Sturman?

He expects success and does a good job setting us up for success 

What's your favorite part about being a member of Central's men's track and field team?

Definitely the environment and the other guys. The social dynamic is awesome. Every athlete is willing to work hard and push each other, but also willing to have a good time and enjoy each other's company. 

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

I hope to be helping people to get into shape and improve their body image and overall well being as a personal trainer 

Favorite food from Central Market

Bourbon Chicken for sure 

Bucket list

Drive a Jaguar F-Type Convertible along a coast highway. Compete in a 24hr endurance auto race. Travel throughout Europe 


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
1/25/2024 Nolan Brand Men's Basketball
1/18/2024 Cally Gibbs Women's Basketball
1/11/2024 Abby Alberti Women's Track and Field
1/4/2024 Colby Tool Men's Wrestling
12/28/2023 Samantha Scott Women's Basketball
12/21/2023 Brian Hart Men's Track and Field
12/14/2023 Kaleb Brand Men's Basketball
12/7/2023 Abbi Roerdink Women's Track and Field
11/30/2023 Duncan Delzell Men's Wrestling
11/23/2023 Austin Smith Men's Cross Country
11/16/2023 John Oltman Men's Golf
11/9/2023 Evan Hackett Men's Soccer
11/2/2023 MiMi Pavelka Women's Soccer
10/26/2023 Reece Miller Football
10/19/2023 Mitchel Benhart Men's Soccer
10/12/2023 Gracie Daniels Volleyball
10/5/2023 AJ Wilkins Men's Tennis
9/28/2023 Jenna Hernandez Women's Tennis
9/21/2023 Luci Laidlaw Women's Triathlon
9/14/2023 Elyse Johnson Volleyball
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