PERSONAL - Melanie Brewer was born in Olathe, Kan., and is the daughter of Dave and Denise Brewer…Father is the Chief Operating Officer of the Culligan Corporation of Greater Kansas City…Mother is a clerk…Has five siblings, including oldest brother Josh, the 1997 Simone Award winner and former Olathe North quarterback…Other siblings are Joe, Ricky, Haleigh and John…High school coaches were Dave Glassman and Forest Miles at Olathe North, where she was named honorable mention All-Sunflower League as a junior in 2008…Started every game in four years at Olathe North and is also a captain for her club team, the Kansas City Legends…Off the field service includes National Honor Society, Eagle Leadership Cadre and Link Crew …Shares her high school alma mater with current San Diego Charger and former Kansas State running back Darren Sproles…Chose Park over Notre Dame de Namur, Adams State and Buena Vista for its campus, proximity to home, coaching staff and friends involved in the program…Plans to major in legal studies…Away from the field, enjoys reading and playing golf.