Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bronwyn Leggett

Bronwyn Leggett is a sophomore goalkeeper for the Riverview High girls varsity soccer team (8-2-1). Through 11 games, Leggett is averaging 5.3 saves a match and has recorded four shut outs.

When did you start playing soccer and why?

I was around 4 years old when I first started playing soccer. I’d done ballet and swim, but soccer just stuck with me. I’ve always played goalkeeper too. 

What’s the appeal?

Playing goalkeeper is completely different from any other position. I love having control over the field and diving for shots.

What's your best skill on the field?

I’d say that I’m pretty good at playing out of the back, receiving and redirecting passes from my teammates. I play more of a sweeper-keeper style of goalkeeper where I like to go out and prevent shots from even happening in the first place.

What are you working on to improve?

Recently I’ve been working on my sidewinder kicks. It’s like a punt, but from the side that makes a low, driven ball that cuts through the wind. I’ve also been working on trying to have cleaner catches on my saves.

What’s your favorite soccer memory?

When I was a lot younger, I played in a tournament with my club team and I didn’t get scored on once. The last game went to penalty shootouts and I didn’t let up a goal then either. I was pretty proud of myself. 

What's going right for your team this season?

We have a lot of new players and we’ve been playing challenging teams for the most part this year. I think that we’ve done a good job of adapting to our roster and rising to the level of competition.

What’s your favorite food?

Sushi. I like Nori (Sushi and Thai). 

What’s your favorite television show or movie?

“The Simpsons” is my favorite show of all time. I like “The Walking Dead” as well. 

What’s your favorite school subject?

I’d have to say English or biology. I like writing a lot and with biology, I’m interested in seeing how things work. I love learning about cells.

What are your hobbies?

I can play the trumpet. I like to garden and crochet as well. I also like to paint and draw—when I’m painting, it’s mostly flowers and still lifes. With drawing, I typically sketch people. I’m a photographer as well.

What's the best advice that you've received?

To always get back up when you’ve been knocked down. Because in soccer, when you let up a goal, how you react to it will dictate how your team reacts to it. If you can get back up and dust yourself off, that shows the other team that you’re resilient and that your team will keep fighting. 

Finish this sentence. Bronwyn Leggett is…

Energetic.