Olivia Stratmann Wins MIC Coaches' Choice Award

Centenary College senior overcomes injuries to deliver standout performance on Senior Night

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:04am

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Senior Olivia Stratmann of Centenary College has been recognized with the Midwest Independent Conference (MIC) Coaches' Choice Award after overcoming significant injuries, including a Lisfranc fracture in her foot and a torn ACL, to deliver a standout performance on Senior Night that tied for second place on the uneven bars with a season-high score of 9.575.

Why it matters

Stratmann's story exemplifies the growing emphasis on athlete resilience in collegiate sports, as coaches and colleges invest in resources to help student-athletes manage the physical and mental demands of competing at the highest level.

The details

Stratmann battled back from her injuries, working tirelessly to regain consistency on the uneven bars. Her commitment and perseverance paid off on Senior Night, where she tied for second place with a season-high score of 9.575. Centenary head coach Meg Crowley praised Stratmann's unique and difficult routine, which included a Higgins to piked Jaeger element.

  • Stratmann received the MIC Coaches' Choice Award on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Stratmann's standout performance on the uneven bars came during Centenary's Senior Night meet last Friday.

The players

Olivia Stratmann

A senior at Centenary College who has been recognized with the MIC Coaches' Choice Award after overcoming significant injuries to deliver a standout performance on Senior Night.

Meg Crowley

The head coach of the Centenary College gymnastics team, who praised Stratmann's commitment and the difficulty of her uneven bars routine.

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What they’re saying

“Olivia never stopped pushing. Week by week, she continued to show up, do the operate, and believe that her moment was coming.”

— Meg Crowley, Centenary head coach

“Olivia delivered the best bar routine I have ever seen her perform in competition. While we all sometimes have our frustrations with judging, this routine truly deserved more recognition.”

— Meg Crowley, Centenary head coach

What’s next

The Centenary gymnastics team will continue its season with upcoming road meets against Greenville University on March 13 and Bowling Green State University on March 15.

The takeaway

Olivia Stratmann's story exemplifies the growing emphasis on athlete resilience in collegiate sports, as coaches and colleges invest in resources to help student-athletes manage the physical and mental demands of competing at the highest level.