AMANDA
LAUER
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JUNIOR
SIOUX CITY, IOWA
SIOUX CITY EAST HIGH SCHOOL
PREMIER
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2014 • SEASON OUTLOOK
HONORS AND AWARDS
Amanda Lauer provided crucial depth down the
stretch for the Huskers last season and will look to
continue her work in that role this year. Lauer will
aim to become a top contributor on beam.
“I really see her finally breaking into the
competitive lineups this season,” Nebraska
Coach Dan Kendig said. “I see great things from her
on beam with her powerful performance. Great
team player, tremendous amount of focus and
support for the entire team.”
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.
2012 • FRESHMAN SEASON
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.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
•Two-Time Junior Olympic National Qualifier
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.
•Region IV Champion (2010: BB)
PERSONAL
•NACGC/W Scholastic All-American (2012, 2013)
•Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2013)
•Academic All-Big Ten (2013)
•Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall Honor Roll (2011)
•Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Spring Honor Roll (2012,
2013)
•State Beam Champion (2010, 2011)
•State Bars Champion (2011)
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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