Once again in 2021-22, Virginia Lottery presents "Inside the Nest", a series of profiles of UMW Athletics student-athletes and staff. The most recent featured student-athlete is senior softball standout Kayla Mann!
Name: Kayla Mann
Sport: Softball
Hometown: Charlottesville, VA
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Favorite Class:
Histology
Favorite Professor:
Dr. Morriss
Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:
I get to study what I love while playing the sport I love with the best group of people.
Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:
Going downtown and trying new restaurants
Fun fact about me:
I played volleyball, softball, soccer, and basketball in high school, and received a state championship ring for basketball.
Favorite UMW memory:
Traveling to Arizona for our spring break tournament
What has playing at UMW meant to you:
Playing at UMW has been such a great experience for me. I have made so many new friendships, traveled to two states I had never been to, and have made so many great memories.
Post-graduate plans:
To go to graduate school to get my master's in athletic training
I would like to thank:
My coach, professors, teammates, friends, and family for always pushing me to be the best version of myself.
What do you think is the most important characteristic in being a good teammate?
Trustworthiness is the most important characteristic in being a good teammate.