Karly Braun

Biography

No stranger to Rocky Top, Braun served as a graduate assistant for two seasons with the Lady Vols from 2015-17. She then spent six years at Wisconsin, where she began as the lightweight women's freshmen coach before being promoted to assistant coach ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. In addition to her coaching duties, she also acted as the Badgers’ recruiting coordinator. During her first stint with Tennessee rowing, Braun created a mental training program, coached the novice program and helped with boat maintenance. She was also involved in on-campus recruiting and marketing of the team. While at UT, Braun competed her masters in kinesiology, focusing on sport psychology and motor behavior. “I’m really excited to be back on Rocky Top,” Braun said. “Since leaving after my graduate studies, I knew I wanted to come back and help make this program a powerhouse. With Kim’s leadership and the rest of our staff, I really believe we will make Tennessee Rowing big time.” In her second season on Rocky Top, Braun helped lead the Lady Vols to their second consecutive top five national result. It marked the most successful two year stretch in program history. Four Lady Vols garnered CRCA All-American honors. Over the past two seasons, Tennessee has picked up nine All-America honors, which is the most over a two year span in program history. Tennessee finished in second place in the inaugural SEC Championship in 2025. Tennessee took three gold medals at the SEC Championships, while also earn