Olympic Volleyball Legend & Motivational Sports Leader; Five-Time U.S. Olympian; International Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee

Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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Danielle Scott-Arruda Biography

Danielle Scott-Arruda is recognized as a leading figure in American volleyball, becoming the first American—male or female—to compete in five Olympic Games. Scott-Arruda participated in the 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics, setting a record for U.S. female volleyball athlete Olympic appearances. She earned two silver medals at the Olympic Games, with podium finishes at the Beijing and London Games. Her career is noted for sustained performance at the highest levels of international volleyball.

Before joining the U.S. Women's National Team as a middle blocker for 19 years, Scott-Arruda played collegiate volleyball at Long Beach State University. She was a three-time American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American First-Team selection and led the 49ers to an NCAA title as a senior. During her collegiate career, she received the AVCA and Volleyball Magazine Player of the Year awards and the Honda Award as the nation's top female volleyball player. Scott-Arruda concluded her college career as the NCAA leader in career hitting efficiency at .421. She also earned All-Big West Conference honors in basketball, becoming the first athlete to receive all-conference accolades in two sports in a single season.

After joining the national team full-time, Scott-Arruda became a key contributor. She was named Best Blocker at the 2000 Olympics, recording 33 blocks among her 139 total points. She helped lead the U.S. to the FIVB World Grand Prix title, earning Most Valuable Player, Best Scorer, and Best Blocker honors. Scott-Arruda also contributed to a silver medal at the FIVB World Championship and received multiple Best Blocker awards. Her international volleyball career includes four FIVB World Cup appearances, three FIVB World Championship selections, and 11 FIVB World Grand Prix tournaments. She played professionally in Brazil for 10 years, furthering her impact on the sport globally.

Scott-Arruda carried the flag for the United States at the opening ceremony of the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. She played in more than 420 matches for the U.S. national team. For her achievements, Scott-Arruda was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Beyond her playing career, she has spoken at women's leadership conferences, youth programs, schools, churches, athletic events, and fundraisers, and has worked with USA Volleyball's High Performance Program. As a keynote speaker, Scott-Arruda addresses topics such as Olympic achievement, sports motivation, overcoming adversity, mental health, and sports coaching, drawing on her extensive experience in American volleyball and international competition.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Danielle Scott-Arruda Videos

Danielle Scott-Arruda's Coaching Challenge | The Z Team

Danielle Scott-Arruda's Coaching Challenge | The Z Team

Team USA Olympic hero Danielle Scott-Arruda and volleyball legend travels to London, England to face the challenge of turning around the ...

Meet Coach Danielle Scott-Arruda | The Z Team

Meet Coach Danielle Scott-Arruda | The Z Team

A 5 time Olympian and double Olympic medallist, Danielle Scott-Arruda is a Team USA volleyball legend. Find out more about her, then check ...

Danielle Scott-Arruda - 2016 International Volleyball Hall of Fame

Danielle Scott-Arruda - 2016 International Volleyball Hall of Fame

Danielle Scott-Arruda is the only five-time U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball team player. She earned back-to-back silver medals in the 2008 ...

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