The 2015 Huskers
Intro
Staff & Coache s
Amanda Lauer is looking to keep her strong
momentum going into the 2015 season as one of
Nebraska’s top beam workers. She will not only
provide solid depth on multiple events, but will help
lead the team with her crucial beam performances.
Lauer came on strong toward the end of the
season, moving into the bar lineup by adding clutch
routines. She picked up her career-high 9.85 score at
the Big Ten Championships in March. Lauer is also a
standout in the classroom, collecting Academic AllBig Ten and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar honors.
2014 • Junior season
2013 • Sophomore season
Lauer provided necessary depth to the Husker
roster in 2013. The sophomore saw exhibition
competition several times during the season on
beam, posting a high score of 9.825 against Illinois
on Feb. 1. Lauer was named an Academic All-Big
Ten honoree in 2013.
Before Nebraska
Lauer competed for coaches Mike Durante and
Stephanie Kelly at Premier Gymnastics in Omaha,
Neb. Lauer was a Junior Olympic National Qualifier
for two consecutive years (2009, 2010) and placed
sixth on beam in 2010. Lauer was the 2010 Regional
beam champion and placed second in the allaround. In addition, she was named the Nebraska
beam champion at the state meet in 2010 and
2011, and the bars champion in 2011. Lauer placed
fourth among Level 10 gymnasts at the 2011 Derby
Classic, where she posted a 36.850 all-around score.
Personal
Lauer was born on March 30, 1993, in Colorado
Springs, Colo. Lauer is the daughter of Dan and Kim
Lauer, and has a twin sister, Jen, who is also on the
team. Lauer was a 4.0 student at Sioux City East
High School where she was also part of the National
Honor Society. Lauer is majoring in nutrition,
exercise and health sciences at Nebraska.
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career highs
BARS:
9.85 (at Big Ten Championships, 3/22/14)
BEAM:
9.85 (at NCAA Semifinals, 4/18/14)
T h is is Nebraska
Lauer worked to increase her skill set and adjust
to the competition level of collegiate gymnastics
in her first year at Nebraska. She was recognized
for her work in the classroom following the 2012
season, earning NACGC/W Scholastic All-America
honors.
His tory
2012 • freshman season
•NACGC/W Scholastic All-American
(2012, 2013, 2014)
•Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2013, 2014)
•Academic All-Big Ten (2013, 2014)
•Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall Honor Roll (2011,
2013)
•Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Spring Honor Roll (2012,
2013, 2014)
• Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014)
• Most Valuable beam worker (201
• Most Improved (2014)
•Two-Time Junior Olympic National Qualifier
•Region IV Champion (2010: BB)
•State Beam Champion (2010, 2011)
•State Bars Champion (2011)
s R eview
Lauer filled a number of roles for Nebraska in
her junior season, contributing as a two-event
specialist and a dependable leadoff on the most
pressure-packed event. Lauer established herself
early in 2014 as a beam specialist and never gave
up her spot in the lineup. She tallied 14 routines
on beam and never recorded a fall in the leadoff
position.
At the 2014 NCAA Championships, Lauer was
the spark to NU’s historic beam lineup by putting
together a seamless performance to claim a careerhigh 9.85 score. Her efforts propelled the Huskers to
the Super Six Finals the following night.
honors and awards
Opponent
2015 • season outlook
2015 Huskers
amanda Lauer
5-3 • Senior • Sioux City, Iowa • Premier