University of Sioux Falls Athletics

University of Minnesota
Recorded personal bests in high jump of 2.01m indoors and 1.95 outdoors. Member of the Dean's List all 4 semesters.

High School
During his high school career, Brands became the team captain for each of the three sports he competed in, track & field, cross country, and basketball. He recorded a personal best high jump of 6'3" with the Trojans. He was an All-Conference athlete in cross country. He also saw great success in the classroom as he was a Natiaonal Honor Society inductee who graduated with highest honors. 

Personal
Brands plans to be either a doctor or chiropractor in his future. He has spent a great deal of time serving his community, notably, helping with the all comers track & field meet for 5 years. He enjoys hiking and camping as well as taking pictures, cleaning, and reading. He is the son of Douglas and Jennifer Brands and has two siblings, Kalen and Tobias.