Upper Moreland Field Hockey Preview

UPPER MORELAND FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Karen Grossi (6^th year as head coach)

Assistant coaches:  Casey Dellostretto and Melanie Rowland

Volunteer coaches:  Rebecca Coutts and Amy Rowland

2012 Record:  1-17 overall, 0-14 league

Notable losses:  Saige Wenik

Key returnees:
SENIORS:  Lindsey Murphy (midfield), Sarah Reice (defense)
SOPHOMORES:  Emily Jeinnings (midfield), Maura O’Leary (attack), Delaney Smith (midfield)

Others to watch (include grade and position):
Bridget Meade (12^th grade, goalkeeper)

Strengths:  “We only lost four seniors to graduation last year, so our varsity roster hasn’t changed very much.  The girls returning this year have experience playing together and work well with each other.   Additionally, the girls are gaining confidence in themselves and in each other; that, along with their work ethic should help them be successful.”

Question marks:  “Although our varsity roster hasn’t changed much since last year, the line-up has.  Numerous girls are playing new positions.  So far, the girls are adapting to these changes well, but the real test will be when we start playing against other teams.”

Outlook:  “After a few one-win seasons, we’re hungry for more goals and more wins.  We are looking to be more competitive in our league.”