Upper Moreland Field Hockey Preview

UPPER MORELAND FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Karen Grossi (7^th year as head coach)

Assistant coaches:  Casey Dellostretto and Melanie Rowland

Volunteer coaches:  Rebecca Coutts and Stephanie DeCarolis

2013 Record:  3-14 overall, 2-12 league

Notable losses:  Bridget Meade, Lindsey Murphy, and Sarah Reice

Key returnees:
SENIORS:  Samara Santry (defense), Alexa Wister (attack)
JUNIORS:  Jenna Getz (attack), Emily Jeinnings (midfield), Maura O’Leary (attack), Delaney Smith (midfield)

Others to watch (include grade and position):
Nikki Benson (10^th grade, attack) and Emily Keene (10^th grade, defense)

Strengths:  “Once again, we have a close-knit team that works well together.  After seeing improvement last season, the girls are gaining confidence in themselves and in each other.  Additionally, we have six girls returning as third-year varsity starters.”

Question marks:  “Goalkeeping . . . we have three goalkeepers; none of them have any varsity experience.  Our defense (and the rest of team) really needs to step-up until we find a goalkeeper who can handle the position at the varsity level.”

Outlook:  “Although last year’s record may not show it, we made huge improvements as a team last season.  We look forward to continuing to grow stronger and being more competitive in our league.”