Where Are They Now? Brittany Bott. Brought to you by Davenport University.

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Name: Brittany Bott
Height: 5’11
Class: Junior
Major: Sport Management
Hometown: Hudsonville, Mich.
High School: Unity Christian
Number: 6
Position: Outside Hitter

2010 Highlights: Played in 34 matches…She was second on the team in kills with 228 kills…She also racked up 37 total blocks.

2009 Highlights: Played in one match as a true freshman at DU

High School Highlights: Three-year varsity starter at Unity Christian…Served as Team Captain during Senior year…All-Conference as a Senior and Honorable Mention as a Junior…Led team in kill Senior year… Played five club seasons at Courthouse Volleyball Club and helped team win state championship

Personal Information: Parents: David and Julie…Birthday: 02/14/1991

Why did you choose to go to Davenport?

I liked the new campus feel and the opportunity to play volleyball for four years.

What is your degree?

Sports Management

What is your favorite class?

Sports in Society. I took this class my winter 2011 semester. It’s my favorite because I feel the evolution and study of sports is always changing. Sports in Society isn’t the typical marketing or management course it explains concepts and theory.

What has been your favorite memory of Davenport so far?

It’s a tie between going to Montana this August with my DUVB team and beating Madonna at home for the first time!

Do you have any hidden talents? (Besides sports)

I’d like to think I’m exceptional at ‘Googling’ anything and everything.

What is your favorite food?

Pasta! I love Noodles & Co.

What is your dream job that you wish to do after graduation?

To open my own Yoga studio with a health and wellness center.

What is your favorite song right now?

Stolen away on 55th and 3rd by Dave Matthews Band

Who is your favorite celebrity?

Olivia Munn

Who first inspired you to play volleyball?

My parents gave me the tools and encouragement needed to excel in volleyball from a young age.

What advice would you give to a young athlete?

Do everything you possibly can to benefit and improve your athletic ability. Go to the camps, do the clinics, put in the reps in the weight room; these are the efforts you will never regret.

If you could play for one pro team, who would you play for?

I would play professional tennis! It would be a dream to play in the U.S. Open or Wimbledon.