Ngadeg di Sherwood Park, Alberta, Bottcher ngarasakeun karir junior anu suksés meunangkeun 2012 Canadian Junior Curling Championship sareng 2012 World Junior Curling Championship
. tapi Manéhna ogé 2010 Alberta junior lalaki jawara jeung 2007 Alberta juvenile finalis propinsi. Bottcher ngaleungitkeun tim sorangan ti Saville Sports Centre di Edmonton.