Co-captain in 2009 with Katie Oakes
What the Coaches Are Saying:
• Has grown into a leadership role at Cal
• Without question, is one of the fastest and most dedicated players at Cal
• Has proven herself to be valuable offensively and defensively
• Bak is a good 1-v-1 defender
• Has learned to defend higher up the field
• One of the rocks of this year's backline
• Big and strong with deceptive speed
• Delivers a great long ball
• Dangerous on set pieces
As a Junior (2008):
• Started all 18 games in which she played
• Registered a goal in the 5-1 conference win over Oregon
• Dished out the game-winning assist in the 1-0 victory against Santa Clara
• Given honorable mention recognition on the Pac-10 All-Academic team
As a Sophomore (2007):
• Saw action in 18 games and had eight starts
• Posted an assist against Cal State Fullerton
• Earned Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention
• Invited to a U.S. under-20 national team camp
As a Freshman (2006):
• Played in 18 games, making six starts...missed several games due to a concussion
• Registered the game-winning goal versus No. 11 Stanford (1-0) in the final minute of regulation
• Tallied the game-winning assist at Wisconsin and her other assist versus Arizona
High School/Personal:
• Participated in the Cal South ODP program since 1999
• Starred on the Slammers FC G87 team for seven years, leading the club to the 2002 USYSA national title and to runner-up finishes in 2004 and 2005
• Netted three goals in the 2004 national championship game
• Helped the Slammers to three Far West Regional and Cal South National State Cup championships (2002, '04, '05) and to five Surf and Girls' Cups
• Participated in U13-U18 ODP pool
• At Chadwick School, also was a three-year member of the golf and basketball teams
• Second-team All-Prep League pick in basketball and golf
• Parents are Dennis and JoAnn Bak
Bak's Career Statistics:
Year G GS Shots Goals Ast Pts
2006 18 6 9 1 2 4
2007 18 8 6 0 1 1
2008 18 18 9 1 1 3
Totals 54 32 24 2 4 8
Brianna Bak off the Pitch:
Full Name: Brianna Elizabeth BakNickname(s): Breezy, Bak, Baby Dear, Chateau, Bri, Baky
I Chose Cal because...I had a really good time on my recruiting trip and Jennifer Thomas aka JT.My favorite thing about Berkeley is...being able to go to the City whenever I please.
The most interesting thing I did this summer was...riding a mechanical bull.When I'm upset, I like to...watch movies with my roommate GG.
I get mad when I miss these TV shows: "Gossip Girl," "NCIS" and "Grey's Anatomy"The best moment in sports history was when...the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004.
Something I learned from my parents is...be confident in yourself.If I wasn't a soccer player, I would be...doing something in fashion.
Do you have any hidden talents? I know almost all of the Disney songs from the 90s
What is one thing about your hometown that you miss? The beach! And the weather
