Sydney Cooper

Class:
Freshman
High School:
Woodward Academy
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.

2013: Hampered by injuries, Sydney saw action in five matches with a kill at UCF and a block at Memphis and versus Rutgers.

Prep: Sydney Cooper is a 6-1 outside hitter/middle blocker who played high school volleyball for head coach Tad Sahara at Woodward Academy. Highlights from her high school volleyball career include being a two-time Area Champion, two-time State Champion, four-time All-Area 1st Team selection, All-State 2nd Team selection, and a two-time All-State 1st Team selection. She played her club ball for the Atlanta Juniors, where she was coached by Rex Welch. Sydney was selected to both the USA Volleyball's Select Continental Team and USA Volleyball's Junior Continental Team. She was named honorable mention on the 2012 Under Armour All-American team. She also competed in the 2012 High Performance Championships in matches against the Chilean Women's Junior National Team and the Dominican Republic Women's Junior National Team.

Personal: Daughter of Dr. William A. Cooper and Sandi Peterson-Cooper , Born May 14, 1995. Major is international business.

Favorites:Athlete: Jackie Joyner Kersee, Da'Rick RogersPost College Ambition: PhotojournalistPerson with Greatest Influence: Her dadHobby: Painting, Photography, Singing, Interpretive DanceMovies: Harry Potter Series, Mean GirlsTV Shows: Girl Code, House Hunters, Law and Order SVUMusician: Ellie Goulding, Drake, AikoFood: French fries (as a special indulgence)Book: Catching Fire, Junie B. JonesClass: ArtProfessional Team: Miami HeatPerson she'd most like to meet: Lana Del ReyWords that describe her: eccentric, out-going, amusing, beautifulFavorite Funny Movie Quote: "You can't sit with us." From Mean GirlsBest advice: Don't ever quitBest part about being an athlete: Getting to play in front of Louisville's amazing fansShe chose U of L because: The  University and community is like one big familyVacation spot: ItalyActress who should player in a movie:  Jessica AlbaPet: Yellow Lab named SampsonProudest moment:  When she won state two years in a rowSport: FootballTeam: Atlanta FalconsActor: Robert Downey Jr.Restaurant: Huston'sCereal: Frosted CheeriosWebsite: TumblrMagazine: NYLONPlace to travel: Italy

Career HighsKills: 1 vs. UConn, Nov. 27, 2013Attacks: 2 vs. UConn, Nov. 27, 2013Attack pct:  .500 (1-0-2)  vs. UConn, Nov. 27, 2013Assists: 0Serve aces: 0Digs: 1 vs. Rutgers, Nov. 29, 2013Blocks: 0Block assist: 1 at Memphis, Nov. 3, 2013; vs. Rutgers, Nov. 29, 2013