Casey Ann Zeller

My name is Casey Zeller. I was born and raised in New Orleans, LA where my family still resides. From the age of three I have always expressed myself through movement. I started as a jazz, tap and ballet dancer before becoming heavily involved in gymnastics. By the age of twelve I was a level 8 gymnast before my mom forced me to quit, in which I joined the Track and Field team shortly after. I tried many sports through my childhood but Track and Field I found was my calling. I was part of one of the most successful High School Track and Field teams in the nation at St. Thomas Aquinas while keeping a 4.0 GPA. I graduated 3rd in my class and secured a full college scholarship in Track. I graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in Sports Management while competing in the Heptathlon, 400m Hurdles, and the 4x400m relay. I went on to pursue my M.S. in Sports Management from the University of Tennessee while still chasing my Olympic dream in the 400m Hurdles. Shortly af