Betsy Knutson-Keller '19 Recruiting Profile

I have played many sports throughout the years, including basketball, rugby, track, and soccer. I started playing volleyball at the YMCA in 6th grade, and it was like no other sport I had played before. I love having the opportunity to play for my school, and I was so proud of my high school team when we won state for the first time in our program’s history. I learned a lot getting to be a captain for two years for such a wonderful and talented group of girls.

Now, I am a sophomore in college, and like most athletes my age, I only have one season under my belt due to COVID. I am very self motivated and have been diligently  doing the workouts from my trainer and everything I can to stay in shape so I'm ready to compete when I get back on the court. I learned so much my first year being in a different state playing at the collegiate level, and I'm itching to get back to bringing my all to the court. 

I always have a positive attitude on the court, I am very competitive, and I understand the importance of teamwork. My coaches describe me as “coachable,” and I strive to be a better person and player both on and off the court. 

Off the court, academics have always been important to me. I am an Environmental Science and Spanish major, and I love learning about my outdoor surroundings. I also chose Spanish as a major because I love a challenge! It has been so awesome to learn about other cultures in this way. 

I'm excited about the future and to see what unfolds!