HEAD COACH MISSY MEHARG

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1 8 HEAD COACH MISSY MEHARG 18TH SEASON AT MARYLAND DELAWARE '85 Entering her 18th season mentoring one of the top field hockey programs in the nation, Missy Meharg s Maryland Terrapins have had a firm grasp on national top five for at least a decade. Guiding a program with a rich winning tradition having captured three NCAA titles and advanced to the national semifinals 10 times, including five of the last six years, Meharg has not slowed in her efforts to lure top talent to College Park and mentor them to success. Meharg could be thought of as a coach who has guided the Maryland field hockey program to two NCAA titles and eight NCAA semifinal appearances. She might be referred to as a leader who has won five Atlantic Coast Conference championships, directing the Terrapins to four-straight titles from She may be recognized as a motivator who has been named the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Coach of the Year four times, most recently in She might also be known as a mentor whose student-athletes have garnered 68 All-America citations on the field and 139 ACC Academic Honor Roll awards outside the lines. Further, she could be seen as an instructor who has developed 38 players who have competed internationally, including three players and who are currently playing at the highest level with the U.S. National team. Though Meharg s numbers are extraordinary, Maryland s leader, now in her 18th season, is much more. As a serious educator through sport, Meharg recognizes the ability of athletic competition to teach life lessons. The mentor emphasizes the characteristics of sports that can be used as a vehicle to develop a meaningful life. Establishing a hard working, compassionate environment which assists to teach women in 'becoming' confident female leaders through their roles as a member of the Maryland field hockey team, says Meharg. Coaching with enthusiasm, building a community and establishing a mindset of service models the ultimate success. Meharg has played an integral role in all three of Maryland s national championships. She was the head coach for the program s last two titles (1993 and 1999) and was an assistant coach during the Terps first run to the national title (1987). Accolades have come in the form of four NFHCA Coach of the Year awards (1991, 1993, 1999, 2001), four ACC Coach of the Year honors (1992, 1995, 1998, 2001) and eight Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year citations for Meharg. She enters the 2004 season 11th on the NCAA Division I all-time coaching victories list with 281 wins in her 17 seasons. Last year, Meharg guided a veteran squad to back-toback NCAA Tournament semifinal appearances, a 10th-consecutive NCAA Tournament and the ACC Tournament finals. At season s end, four Terrapins were tabbed All-Americans. During her tenure at Maryland, she has been involved in all facets of collegiate field hockey. She currently serves on the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Advisory Committee. She has coached 38 players who have competed on the international level, including 15 that have represented the United States on the senior national team. In 1996, Meharg served as an assistant coach as former Terp All-American Kate Kauffman- Beach and the U.S. squad competed in the Olympic Games in Atlanta. The Terps have been represented in the Olympics, the Pan American Games, the World Cup, the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and a host of other international c o m p e t i t i o n s. I n 2003, former Terp All- Americans Kauffman- Beach, Dina Rizzo a n d K e l i S m i t h participated in the Pan American Games in August in Santo DID YOU KNOW? Since the NFHCA began recognizing the National Coach of the Year in 1990, Missy Meharg s four awards (1991,1993, 1999 and 2001) are the most for any coach at the college level. Leading the Terps to NCA titles in 1993 and 1999, Missy Meharg is one of just five coaches in Division I history to have won multiple national championships in field hockey, joining Beth Anders of Old Dominion (9), Karen Shelton of North Carolina (4), Jennifer Averill (3) and Diane Wright of Connecticut. Domingo, Dominican Republic, as members of the U.S. National Team. Current All-American Paula Infante participated in the games as a member of the Chilean National Team. Kauffman-Beach, Rizzo and Smith also played integral roles in the U.S. s disappointing sixth-place finish at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. Meharg s collegiate playing career was nearly as successful as her coaching career is now. She was an All-America forward at the University of Delaware, where she also played lacrosse, from Meharg was a Honda Award nominee in field hockey in 1983, the same year she was named MVP of the East Coast Conference after leading her team in goals, assists and points. The Blue Hen hockey team reached the NCAA Championship semifinal round when she was a sophomore in 1982, and Meharg s lacrosse squad won the national championship the following spring. Meharg enjoyed an impressive seven-year playing career with the U.S. National Team from During that time, she was a member of the 1986 World Cup team and an alternate to the 1987 Pan American and 1988 Olympic teams. She capped her playing career as a member of the 1991 Pan American team and the 1991 U.S. squad that unfortunately missed qualifying for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Meharg is an accomplished and experienced coach on the international stage. She was a member of the U.S. National Team s coaching staff from , which included her appearance in the 1996 Olympics, the 1994 World Cup in Dublin, Ireland, and the 1995 Pan American Games in Argentina. In 1994 and 1995 she served as the head coach for the U.S. Under-21 team. After a hiatus, she returned to the U.S. Field Hockey elite level program in 2004, coaching in both the senior and junior national team selection programs and is the head coach of the Maryland Elite Perfromance Center (EPTC) Thundersticks squad. During her career, Meharg has been extensively involved with teaching in the U.S. Field Hockey Association Coaching Certification Program. She has completed two different certification programs, entitled Olympic Solidarity and Preliminary Coaching, which are directed by the Federation of International Hockey (F.I.H.). Meharg enjoys doing color commentary work for television and has worked a variety of sports, including field hockey. She recently completed her third instructional field hockey coaching video with Championship Productions. Meharg earned a bachelor s degree in health and physical education from Delaware in 1985 and her master s degree in sports psychology from Maryland in She is the mother of two sons: 14-year old Andre, who attends Archbishop Spalding, and 13-year old Eugene, who is a student at Severna Park Middle School in Severna Park, Md.

2 MEHARG'S COACHING RECORD Year School Overall Pct. Highlights 1988 Maryland NCAA First Round 1989 Maryland Maryland NCAA First Round 1991 Maryland NCAA Semifinals National Coach of the Year 1992 Maryland ACC Champions, NCAA Second Round 1993 Maryland NCAA Champions National Coach of the Year 1994 Maryland Maryland NCAA Finals 1996 Maryland NCAA Second Round 1997 Maryland NCAA Second Round 1998 Maryland ACC Champions, NCAA Second Round 1999 Maryland ACC Champions, NCAA Champions National Coach of the Year 2000 Maryland ACC Champions, NCAA Semifinals 2001 Maryland ACC Champions, NCAA Finals National Coach of the Year 2002 Maryland NCAA Second Round 2003 Maryland NCAA Semifinals 2004 Maryland NCAA Semifinals 17 years 1 School NCAA Championships, 5 ACC Titles MEHARG'S MILESTONE VICTORIES 1 Sept. 6, 1985: Maryland 6, Loyola (Md.) 1 25 Sept. 18, 1990: Maryland 6, Towson 0 50 Nov. 24, 1991: Maryland 2, Penn State 1 (OT) 75 Oct. 10, 1993: Maryland 2, Rutgers Sept. 16, 1995: Maryland 5, SW Missouri Oct. 26, 1996: Maryland 3, Duke Sept. 7, 1997: Maryland 4, Michigan State 1 153* Sept. 20, 1998: Maryland 3, Massachusetts Oct. 9, 1999: Maryland 4, Rutgers Oct. 11, 2000: Maryland 6, Rutgers Nov. 10, 2001: Maryland 7, Fairfield Sept. 14, 2003: Maryland 7, Pacific Oct. 9, 2004: Maryland 5, Duke 4 (OT) * Became Maryland's all-time winningest coach Missy Meharg is recognized by A.D. Deborah A. Yow after becoming Maryland's all-time winning coach in THE MEHARG TIMELINE Named Maryland head coach Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year NFHCA National Coach of the Year Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year ACC Coach of the Year Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year ACC Champions NFHCA National Coach of the Year Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year NCAA Champions Assistant Coach, U.S. World Cup Team ACC Coach of the Year Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year NCAA Finalists Head coach, U.S. U-21 Team Assistant Coach, U.S. Pan American Tournament team Assistant Coach, U.S. Olympic Team Assistant Coach, U.S. Champions Trophy Tournament team ACC Coach of the Year Became the winningest coach in Maryland field hockey history ACC Champions Inducted into the University of Delaware Hall of Fame NFHCA National Coach of the Year Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year ACC Champions NCAA Champions ACC Champions NFHCA National Coach of the Year ACC & Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year ACC Champions Inducted into the State of Delaware Sports Hall of Fame Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year Coach of USFHA Summer League All-Star team that fell to U.S. National Team, Head Coach of EPTC Thundersticks MEHARG'S LEGACY AT MARYLAND COACHING ACCOLADES Four-time NFHCA Division I Coach of the Year (1991, 1993, 1999, 2001) Four-time ACC Coach of the Year (1992, 1995, 1998, 2001) Eight-time Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2002) Maryland s All-Time Winningest Coach with 281 Victories TEAM ACCOLADES Two-time NCAA Champions (1993, 1999) Five-time ACC Champions (1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) Four-time NCAA Finalists (1993, 1995, 1999, 2001) Eight-time NCAA Semifinalists (1991, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004) 15 NCAA Tournament Appearances (1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) PLAYER ACCOLADES 68 All-America Selections 99 NHFCA National Academic Squad Selections 60 All-ACC Selections 139 ACC Academic Honor Roll Selections 12 Players on the U.S. National Team 7 ACC Tournament MVP Selections 4 World Cup team members 5 ACC Player of the Year Selections 3 Pan American team members 5 ACC Rookie of the Year Selections 1 Player on the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team 1 Honda Award Winner WELSH WINS HONDA AWARD In 2001, defensive back Autumn Welsh became the first athlete under Missy Meharg to be recognized as the national player of the year. Welsh was named the recipient of the Honda Award, marking the first time in Maryland field hockey history that an athlete attained the honor. Welsh joined women s lacrosse standout Jen Adams (2000, 2001) as the only Honda Award recipients in Maryland athletics history. In the history of the program, eight Terps have been finalists for the prestigious award. 9

3 COACHING STAFF TJERK VAN HERWAARDEN ASSISTANT COACH FIRST SEASON AT MARYLAND HES '97 MARYBETH FREEMAN ASSISTANT COACH THIRD SEASON AT MARYLAND OLD DOMINION '03 10 Joining the staff in July of 2005, Tjerk van Herwaarden enters his first season as assistant coach of the Terrapin field hockey team. A native of the Netherlands, van Herwaarden brings extensive coaching experience and knowledge having served as an assistant coach, head coach and technical director at every level during the last 10 years. Tjerk is a fantastic hire for the program. He comes from a bloodline of hockey, being from Holland where they are the most progressive in the world in the sport, said Terrapin head coach Missy Meharg. "For us to be on the cutting edge, technically and in the intricacies of the game, is a big advantage to the women. Tjerk has done a lot of coaching of coaches in his country through the certification program. I know for the players, and certainly the coaching staff, he'll bring a lot of wonderful information about the game to Maryland." Prior to coming to College Park, van Herwaarden had served as the head coach of the Gooische women s team 2nd Division in the Netherlands, which is considered to have the best field hockey competition in the world, since His main focus was on development of technical and tactical skills. From , van Herwaarden was an assistant coach of the Kampong 1st Ladies club team. Kampong reached the semifinals of the National Championship in back-to-back years. While with that team, he mentored some of the country s top field hockey players, who went on to win a silver medal at the Athens Olympics and are currently members of the National team. Van Herwaarden has devoted much of his time teaching the sport of field hockey. He spent five years as a youth development coach for the KNHB, the Royal Dutch field hockey association, and was a coach conductor for the same organization, where he planned course programs and the educational structure for coursework related to field hockey. Van Herwaarden is the owner and co-founder of Worldcamp USA, which runs Dutch field hockey camps in the U.S., and also serves as technical director. He has been a clinician for six years at the National Field Hockey Festival and is a KNHB Level A and B licensed coach. Van Herwaarden was also an account manager for SNS Bank in the Netherlands dating back to 1999 until leaving his post to come to Maryland. He also was a guest speaker at the National Field Hockey Coaches Association convention in He earned a business economics degree at HES, the college for economics in Amsterdam, in After a brilliant four-year career as the stalwart goalkeeper for the Old Dominion Lady Monarchs, Marybeth Freeman joined the Terrapin staff as an assistant coach prior to the start of the 2003 campaign. Freeman is largely responsible for tutoring the Maryland keepers and oversees the Terps' academic affairs, NCAA compliance, travel arrangements and has a hand in recruiting, as well. She is one of the few field hockey coaches in the nation to produce instructional videos which target goalkeepers. "Marybeth has done an amazing job since becoming a member of the Maryland coaching staff and is an incredible goalkeeping coach," said Terrapin head coach Missy Meharg. "She has raised the level of goaltending on the team and works very hard with these women. They are fortunate to have her." A four-year starter for the Lady Monarchs, Freeman was an integral part of a team that posted an (.827) record throughout her collegiate career, capturing four Colonial Athletic Association titles. The two-time All-CAA selection posted an impressive 1.17 career goals against average and a.760 career save percentage. In her sophomore season in 2000, Freeman was selected to the NCAA All- Tournament team, helping Old Dominion to its ninth NCAA Championship crown, and, as a senior, the netminder led her squad back to the NCAA semifinals. She garnered All-CAA accolades in her final campaign after registering a 1.18 GAA and a career-best.794 save percentage. A native of Holland, Pa., Freeman attended Council Rock High School where she had a school-record 19 shutouts as a senior, while also leading her team to three Suburban League championship titles. Freeman showed excellence in the classroom, as well. She was a four-time NFHCA National Academic Squad honoree and was named a CAA Scholar-Athlete. A Dean's List student, she graduated in May of 2003 with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education.

4 CLEMENS ARNOLD VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH FIRST SEASON AT MARYLAND UNIV. OF APPLIED SCIENCES (GERMANY) '00 After assisting the Terrapin field hockey team during spring workouts, Clemens Arnold remains with the team as a volunteer assistant coach this fall. Arnold brings with him an impressive field hockey background which include stints as the German Men s National Team s goaltender and experience at the Olympic Games. Arnold will be assisting in daily practices, while helping the staff with the teaching and development of the attack and defense, specializing in the goalkeeper position. "Because of his experience as an Olympic goaltender, Clemens brings with him a wealth of knowledge and the subtleties of the international game," said Terrapin head coach Missy Meharg. "He not only assists with the goaltenders, but also helps out in all aspects of the game. He will be spending a lot of time on his aeronautical engineering studies here at Maryland, but we are very appreciative of the time he is able to dedicate to the team." Arnold was a goalkeeper for the German National Team from , serving as team captain his final two years. He was a member of two Olympic teams, winning a silver medal at the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece, and at the 2000 Sydney Games, he helped his team to a fifth-place. The Germans captured the 2002 World Championship title then followed up with the 2003 European Championship crown. In November of 2001, he also led his team to first place at the Champions Trophy Tournament in Rotterdam, Holland, en route to Keeper of the Tournament honors. Arnold was also tabbed Sportsman of the Year and received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt award, the highest athletics honor presented by the President of Germany. Arnold was a member of Germany s Junior National Team from , winning the Junior European Championship title in 1998 and placing third at the Junior World Cup in England in Arnold is currently taking graduate courses at the University of Maryland in Aeronautical Engineering. He has a degree in airplane construction and design from the University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Germany. The subject of his thesis was the construction of the Boeing 777. He also graduated from the University of Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany, in 2000, majoring in airplane systems. A native of Hamburg, Germany, Arnold is currently living in Alexandria, Va. SUPPORT STAFF DR. JERRY LYNCH TEAM CONSULTANT EIGHTH SEASON AT MARYLAND ST. FRANCIS Dr. Jerry Lynch is in his eighth season assisting in the physchological and mental development of the Maryland field hockey program. The prominent sports psychologist has over 30 years of experience and has worked with clients in the PGA, NFL and NBA, as well as, numerous collegiate teams. He has also served as an advisor for several international organizations, from the Swiss skydiving squad to the Filipino Olympic Committee. "We are fortunate to have Jerry with the program," said head coach Missy Meharg. "Appreciation, opportunity and courage to compete at the highest level are his themes." Lynch runs the Tao Sports psychology firm based in Santa Cruz, Calif. He visits with the Maryland field hockey team throughout the season and travels with the Terps in the postseason. Lynch was present with the Terrapins at each national semifinal appearance from He has authored eight books and has published over 75 articles. Lynch's book "Creative Coaching" was published in 2001 and features Maryland head coaches Missy Meharg and Cindy Timchal. Lynch is also a renowned speaker and motivator on the national level and he delivered the keynote address at the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Conference in Philadelphia in January In 1999, Lynch's expertise aided the Terps' in their quest of the NCAA and ACC championships. He also worked closely with the Maryland women's lacrosse program, which captured an unprecedented seven-consecutive national titles from Maryland's women's basketball and volleyball teams have also used Lynch as a consultant throughout their seasons. After earning his bachelor's degree in English from St.Francis College, Lynch earned his master's degree and Ph.D. in psychology from Penn State University. In addition, he has earned a Ph.D. in comparative religions from the American College of Theology. Troy Tucker Associate AD Linda Barbour Admin. Assistant Sandy Worth Athletic Trainer Natalia Ciccone Media Relations Barry Kagan Strength & Conditioning Don Pearman Academic Support Eric Prunty Grounds Staff Mac Wallace Grounds Staff 11

5 ROSTER INFORMATION NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Hgt. Cl./El. Hometown/High School (Last School) 00 Kathryn Masson GK 5-10 So./So. Richmond British, Columbia/Hugh McRoberts 1 Christina Restivo GK 5-7 Sr./Jr. Parkton, Md./Hereford 2 Emily Beach B 5-8 Sr./Sr. Bethesda, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase (Virginia) 3 Linzi Jones B 5-6 Jr./Jr. Aberdeen, NSW, Australia/Univ. of Newcastle 4 Kim Ziegler F 5-4 So./Fr. Kingsville, Md./Fallston 5 Kristina Edmonds B 5-4 Jr./Jr. Emmaus, Pa./Emmaus 6 Susie Rowe M/B 5-7 Fr./Fr. London, England/Colfe's School 7 Janneke van Leeuwen F/M 5-11 So./So. Hilversum, Netherlands/Alberdingle Thljm College 8 Emily Trycinski F 5-5 Jr./Jr. Nazareth, Pa./Nazareth 10 Louisa Powell B 5-7 Fr./Fr. Chevy Chase, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase 11 Danielle Keeley F 5-7 Fr./Fr. Elkton, Md./North East 12 Paula Infante M/B 5-6 Jr./Jr. Santiago, Chile/Santiago College 13 Lauren Powley M 5-6 Sr./Sr. Mountaintop, Pa./Wyoming Seminary 15 Ellen Ott M/B 5-6 Fr./Fr. Schwenksville, Pa./Perkioman Valley 16 Katie Mockus F 5-9 So./Fr. Medford, N.J./Shawnee 17 Jackie Ciconte F 5-4 Sr./Sr. Wilmington, Del./The Tatnall School 18 Meredith Long F 5-4 Sr./Sr. Ocean City, N.J./Ocean City (Boston University) 19 Tiffany Marsh F/M 5-3 Sr./Sr. Marathon, N.Y./Marathon Central 20 Kendall Beveridge B 5-4 So./So. Frederick, Md./Governor Thomas Johnson 21 Megan Fox M 5-3 Jr./Jr. Zionsville, Pa./Southern Lehigh 22 Sarah Scholl F 5-1 Fr./Fr. Center Valley, Pa./Southern Lehigh 99 Alicia Grater GK 5-7 Fr./Fr. Gilbertsville, Pa./Boyertown Area Head Coach: Missy Meharg, 18th year at Maryland (Delaware '85) Assistant Coach: Tjerk van Herwaarden, 1st year at Maryland (HES '97) Assistant Coach: Marybeth Freeman, 3rd year at Maryland (Old Dominion '03) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Clemens Arnold, 1st year at Maryland ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Hgt. Cl./El. Hometown/High School (Last School) 2 Emily Beach B 5-8 Sr./Sr. Bethesda, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase (Virginia) 20 Kendall Beveridge B 5-4 So./So. Frederick, Md./Governor Thomas Johnson 17 Jackie Ciconte F 5-4 Sr./Sr. Wilmington, Del./The Tatnall School 5 Kristina Edmonds B 5-4 Jr./Jr. Emmaus, Pa./Emmaus 21 Megan Fox M 5-3 Jr./Jr. Zionsville, Pa./Southern Lehigh 99 Alicia Grater GK 5-7 Fr./Fr. Gilbertsville, Pa./Boyertown Area 12 Paula Infante M/B 5-6 Jr./Jr. Santiago, Chile/Santiago College 3 Linzi Jones B 5-6 Jr./Jr. Aberdeen, NSW, Australia/Univ. of Newcastle 11 Danielle Keeley F 5-7 Fr./Fr. Elkton, Md./North East 18 Meredith Long F 5-4 Sr./Sr. Ocean City, N.J./Ocean City (Boston University) 19 Tiffany Marsh F/M 5-3 Sr./Sr. Marathon, N.Y./Marathon Central 00 Kathryn Masson GK 5-10 So./So. Richmond British, Columbia/Hugh McRoberts 16 Katie Mockus F 5-9 So./Fr. Medford, N.J./Shawnee 15 Ellen Ott M/B 5-6 Fr./Fr. Schwenksville, Pa./Perkioman Valley 10 Louisa Powell B 5-7 Fr./Fr. Chevy Chase, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase 13 Lauren Powley M 5-6 Sr./Sr. Mountaintop, Pa./Wyoming Seminary 1 Christina Restivo GK 5-7 Sr./Jr. Parkton, Md./Hereford 6 Susie Rowe M/B 5-7 Fr./Fr. London, England/Colfe's School 22 Sarah Scholl F 5-1 Fr./Fr. Center Valley, Pa./Southern Lehigh 8 Emily Trycinski F 5-5 Jr./Jr. Nazareth, Pa./Nazareth 7 Janneke van Leeuwen F/M 5-11 So./So. Hilversum, Netherlands/Alberdingle Thljm College 4 Kim Ziegler F 5-4 So./Fr. Kingsville, Md./Fallston Head Coach: Missy Meharg, 18th year at Maryland (Delaware '85) Assistant Coach: Tjerk van Herwaarden, 1st year at Maryland (HES '97) Assistant Coach: Marybeth Freeman, 3rd year at Maryland (Old Dominion '03) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Clemens Arnold, 1st year at Maryland SQUAD BREAKDOWN TERPS BY CLASS Seniors (6): Emily Beach, Jackie Ciconte, Meredith Long, Tiffany Marsh, Lauren Powley, Christina Restivo Juniors (5): Kristina Edmonds, Megan Fox, Linzi Jones, Paula Infante, Emily Trycinski Sophomores (3): Kendall Beveridge, Kathryn Masson, Janneke van Leeuwen Redshirt Freshmen (2): Katie Mockus, Kim Ziegler Freshman (6): Alicia Grater, Danielle Keeley, Ellen Ott, Louisa Powell, Susie Rowe, Sarah Scholl TERPS BY STATE/COUNTRY Delaware (1): Jackie Ciconte Maryland (6): Emily Beach, Kendall Beveridge, Danielle Keeley, Louisa Powell, Christina Restivo, Kim Ziegler New Jersey (2): Meredith Long, Katie Mockus New York (1): Tiffany Marsh Pennsylvania (7): Kristina Edmonds, Megan Fox, Alicia Grater, Ellen Ott, Lauren Powley, Sarah Scholl, Emily Trycinski Australia (1): Linzi Jones Canada (1): Kathryn Masson Chile (1): Paula Infante England (1): Susie Rowe Netherlands (1): Janneke van Leeuwen PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Jackie Ciconte Paula Infante Kathryn Masson Missy Meharg Katie Mockus Emily Trycinski Tjerk van Herwaarden Janneke van Leeuwen SIK-on-tay Pah-OO-la een-fahn-tay MAH-sun muh-harg MOH-kuss try-sin-ski Chair-ick van Hair-wahr-den Yah-nuh-kah van-loo-en 12

6 2 EMILY BEACH BACK 5-5 SENIOR/SENIOR BETHESDA, MD. BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE H.S. Meharg on Beach: "Emily is our captain, on and off the field, and our field general on the defense. She is very good at communicating with people in front of her. Her technical skills and tactical knowledge are top level." International Experience: At the 2004 U.S. Field Hockey Summer League as a member of the Tidewater Tempest, scored the game-winning stroke vs. Southern Charm in the semifinals, snapping the Charm s five-year title run... member of the USFHA EPTC Maryland Thundersticks. As a redshirt junior in 2004: Selected National Field Hockey Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic second team all-region stepped in to become a vital component of a veteran backfield which limited opponents to just 1.36 goals per game, including nine shutouts defense also limited three teams to zero shots and zero penalty corners became the primary stopper on the penalty corner squad midway through the season had a career-high three assists in the win at Princeton (Sept. 17) first-career goal was the game winner in the 4-3 win at No. 14 Delaware (Sept. 19), helping the Terps avoid overtime and extending the team s opening-season win streak to nine games notched the game-winner in the thrilling, regular-season finale 1-0 overtime victory over James Madison (Oct. 29). As a junior in 2003: A redshirt season. At Virginia in : Started every game as a true freshman in 2001, earning Most Improved team honors saw action in 13 games, making seven starts tied for third on the team with two assists. Before College: A four sport high school participant, having played field hockey, basketball, lacrosse and soccer saw action at midfield in high school, amassing 18 goals and 13 assists her senior year helped lead the team to the state championship title in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 an All-Met Player of the Year in 2000 by the Washington Post, as well as, the Montgomery Journal Player of the Year named team Most Valuable Player in 2000 an all-state selection in 1999 and 2000 NFHCA South Regional All-American received the U.S. Army Reserve Scholar-Athlete award. Personal: Born March 2, 1983 Emily is the daughter of Carol and Bennett Beach father, Bennett, holds the second-longest streak for consecutive Boston Marathons run has two bothers, Carter (24) and Evan (18) a three-year section editor for her high school yearbook a public and community health major. BEACH S CAREER STATISTICS 2001 at UVA at UVA Redshirt Season Totals BEACH S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Goals: 1, three times (last vs. James Madison, Oct. 29, 2004) Assists: 3, at Princeton (Sept. 17, 2004) Points: 3, at Princeton (Sept. 17, 2004) 20 KENDALL BEVERIDGE BACK 5-4 SOPHOMORE FREDERICK, MD. GOVERNOR THOMAS JOHNSON H.S. Meharg on Beveridge: "Kendall had a strong spring season. She has made tremedous strides from last year. Kendall has natural speed and endurance but continues to improve on her technical skills." As freshman in 2004: Saw limited action in five games in the backfield, including the Terps ACC victory at Virginia (Oct. 2) named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad. Before Maryland: Threeyear letterwinner in field h o c k e y a t G o v e r n o r Thomas Johnson High... named Frederick County Co-Player of the Year... three-time first team Frederick News-Post and Frederick Gazette all-county and All-Monocacy Valley Athletic League honoree... second team all-state as a senior captain, earning an invitation to the state All- Star Game... also lettered in swimming twice, posting undefeated seasons both years... earned second team all-county accolades in her first season in the pool... selected 2004 Frederick County Female Scholar-Athlete. Personal: Majoring in letters and sciences involved in Habitat for Humanity and Maryland Christian Fellowship National Honor Society and Student Government member oldest child of Joy and Donald Beveridge has a younger brother, Danny (17) mother, Joy, was a three-sport athlete at Hood College from , participating in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse Kendall Beveridge was born in Frederick, Md., March 1, BEVERIDGE S CAREER STATISTICS

7 14 17 JACKIE CICONTE FORWARD 5-4 SENIOR WILMINGTON, DEL. THE TATNALL SCHOOL Meharg on Ciconte: "Jackie has spent the offseason nursing a sore back, but will be ready and back to form come preseason. She's a finisher and has great reception of the ball under pressure. We'll look for her to have a great senior year." As a junior in 2004: Named co-acc Player of the Week after scoring two goals in a pivotal ACC contest vs. No. 4 Duke (Oct. 9), tallying the game winner in overtime third on the team in goals and points, notching double-digit goals on the season for the second-straight year saw playing time in every game, starting in 14 scored a pair of goals in back-to-back contests vs. Drexel (Sept. 5) and Massachusetts (Sept. 11), adding an assist vs. the Dragons for a career-high five points knocked in game-winner in 6-0 thumping of long-time rival Old Dominion (Sept. 4) also had a goal and an assist for three points in the win at Virginia (Oct. 2). As a sophomore in 2003: An All-ACC and NFHCA second team All-America honoree... named first team All-Mid Atlantic Region by the NFHCA... the most efficient scorer on the team, converting on 37.8 percent of shots attempted... tied for second on the team with four game-winning goals and second with four multiple-goal games... scored game winner vs. Virginia 33 seconds after the Cavaliers tallied the game-tying goal and just over a minute left to play in the game (Oct. 4)... posted a goal and an assist in the 3-2, overtime victory at North Carolina (Oct. 25), en route to ACC Player of the Week honors... strung together a five-game scoring streak from Sept , tallying two goals in back-to-back games vs. Rutgers (Sept. 13) and Pacific (Sept. 13)... ninth in the ACC with 0.71 goals per game... played in every game and a starter in every match but one. As a freshman in 2002: Second-highest scoring freshman on the team, tallying six goals and an assist for 13 points... a sparkplug off the bench, played in 19 games, starting the last four contests of the season... made first-collegiate start in 3-2 overtime victory in the ACC Tournament semifinals... knocked in rebound for first-career goal in the 49th minute, which proved to be the game-winner, in the 3-1 win over No. 14 Cal (Sept. 29)... tied game at 1-1 with a goal before the end of the half in the 3-2 loss to No. 9 North Carolina (Oct. 26)... first-career assist came against No. 8 James Madison (Oct. 27), recording a helper on the Terp s second tally of the match... gave UM an early 1-0 lead in the eventual NCAA Tournament win over No. 16 William & Mary (Nov. 16). Before Maryland: Multi-sport performer, was named Delaware s 2002 High School Female Athlete of the Year regional All-American in field hockey and a two-time first team all-state selection as well... a standout squash, lacrosse and basketball player throughout her high school tenure... earned all-state honors in lacrosse as well... served as captain of the field hockey, basketball and lacrosse teams during her career. Personal: Born October 25, 1983 Jackie is the daughter of Diane and Edward Ciconte... has two sisters, Andrea Scerba (30) and Michele Alvernini (27)... an honor roll student and accomplished singer who was a lead in her high school musical and a member of the concert and tour chamber choirs... active volunteer with the MS Society and as a volunteer clinician at the Developmental Children s Center a criminal justice major. CICONTE S CAREER STATISTICS Totals CICONTE S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Goals: 2, seven times (last vs. Duke, Oct. 9, 2004) Assists: 1, seven times (last at Virginia, Oct. 2, 2004) Points: 5, vs. Drexel (Sept. 5, 2004) KRISTINA EDMONDS BACK 5-4 JUNIOR EMMAUS, PA. EMMAUS H.S. Meharg on Edmonds: "Kristina has really come into her own this spring and gained a lot of 5 confidence last year as a defensive replacement. Tina is a marker and an instinctive player. She understands getting to the ball before someone else. She plays with a lot of heart and will fight for her teammates." I n t e r n a t i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e : Participated in the Junior Olympics in 2000 and 2001, winning a Gold Medal in an alternate for the Under-20 National Team in named to the Under-16 National Team in 2001, traveling to Holland and Australia, and was a Pool A winner... played in the National Futures Tournament in 2000, 2001 and helped to lead her team to the 2002 championship title... Selected to the 2004 U.S. Under-19 team following A Camp team trials at the USA Field Hockey Training Center in Virginia Beach, Va. named to U-21 team in the summer of As a sophomore in 2004: A physical and strong defender who helped the Maryland backfield limit opponents to 1.36 goals per game, which ranked 15th in the nation recorded first-career point, dishing out an assist in the 6-0 romp of Old Dominion (Sept. 4) notched another assist in the very next game vs. Drexel (Sept. 5). As a freshman in 2003: A rookie midfield and defensive replacement, saw playing time in 15 games, including against ranked teams in Michigan (Sept. 20), Harvard (Sept. 21), Delaware (Oct. 19) at Duke (Oct. 11) and in the NCAA Tournament semifinals vs. the Blue Devils (Nov. 21)... made first-career appearance in the

8 red, white, gold and black in the win over New Hampshire (Aug. 30) in Amherst, Mass.,... attempted only shot in the 5-1 win at Virginia (Nov. 6) in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Before Maryland: Named high school first team All-American in 2002 and second team in regional high school All-American in 2001 and earned all-conference and all-state in 2000, 2001 and all-area selection in 2000 and scored 29 goals and 34 assists... helped lead her team to the state championship in 2001 and back to the finals in helped squad capture the District II championship as well as conference championships in 1999, 2000, 2001 and participated in the Pennsylvania Prides League team in 2002 and Personal: Born May 6, 1985 Kristina is the daughter of Susan and Michael Edmonds... has one brother, Andy (18), and two sisters, Shelly (16) and Kerrie Anne (14)... coached a youth field hockey team from member of high school yearbook editorial staff in 2002 and a psychology and kinesiology major. EDMONDS' CAREER STATISTICS Totals EDMONDS SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Assists: 1, twice (last vs. Drexel, Sept. 5, 2004) Points: 1, twice (last vs. Drexel, Sept. 5, 2004) 21 MEGAN FOX MIDFIELD 5-3 JUNIOR ZIONSVILLE, PA. SOUTHERN LEHIGH H.S. Meharg on Fox: "Megan's been playing right midfield and the right wing position. She is an intellectual player and always brings that confidence to the unit. She has really improved on her individual defense, her strength and her passing skills." International Experience: Participated in the National Futures Tournament. As a sophomore in 2004: Saw playing time in six games, attempting a shot in four of those contests, including the ACC match at No. 13 Virginia (Oct. 2) also saw playing time in the NCAA Tournament firstround game vs. No. 14 Delaware (Nov. 13) named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad. As a freshman in 2003: Made firstcareer appearance in the season opener vs. New Hampshire (Aug, 30), playing in eight games overall... made appearances against nationally ranked opponents in Michigan (Sept. 2) and Harvard (Sept. 21)... attempted first-career shot vs. Drexel (Sept. 16)... ACC Honor Roll honoree. Before Maryland: Played field hockey and was a distance runner on the track team at Southern Lehigh... captain of the field hockey team... named first team All-Colonial League and first team all-area... scored 27 goals and claimed 22 assists... Xcalibur field hockey club squad won the National Indoor Tournament and National Festival championship title and Dixie Styx club were Festival Champions... participated in the Keystone State Games... Gatorade Player of the Year for spring track... events in track include the 800m and 3,200m and posted 2:34 and 12:24, respectively, and runs a 5:34 mile. Personal: Born June 7, 1985 daughter of Christine and Jay Fox... has two brothers, Brett (31) and Derek (27)... member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Varsity Club and also participated in the yearbook and choir at Southern Lehigh... a business major. FOX S CAREER STATISTICS Totals PAULA INFANTE MIDFIELD/BACK 5-6 JUNIOR SANTIAGO, CHILE SANTIAGO COLLEGE Meharg on Infante: "Paula is potentially one of the best hockey players in the world. She has been working very hard on becoming a leader and involving everyone on the field. She has a passion for her teammates and Maryland hockey. I'm so pleased with where she is." International Experience: Captain of the Chilean National Team... participated in the Pan American Games and the Four Nations Tournament in 1999 and took part in the 2000 South American Championship... recipient of the Chilean Olympic Committee s Revelation Figure of the Year award in also a two-year member of Chile s Junior National Team... traveled to Cuba, Argentina, Barbados, Uruguay and Canada to play in various tournaments and test matches with both teams. As a sophomore in 2004: Followed up an impressive rookie campaign with a stellar sophomore season, earning first team NFHCA All-America honors and All-ACC nods for the second-consecutive year, despite making the move from the backfield to the midfield a Honda Sports Award finalist, presented to the top player in the nation also named NFHCA Mid-Atlantic first team all-region, NCAA All-Tournament and ACC All-Tournament for the second time featured in the December 27, 2005 issue of Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd"... team goal leader for the second-straight year, and second in points scored all of Maryland s five goals in the 5-2 win over No. 14 Delaware (Nov. 13), breaking the NCAA Tournament single-game mark while also tying a school record 10 points in the first-round contest were also an NCAA Tournament record selected to the sfieldhockey.com National Honor Roll for her performances in the first and second rounds recorded first-career hat trick in the 7-1 win at Princeton tied for 10th in the ACC in points and goals per game (0.61) also second in the conference with 4.22 shot attempts per game. 15

9 As a freshman in 2003: Earned a number of accolades, making an immediate impact to the squad the moment she stepped on campus... a first team All-American and first team All-Mid Atlantic Region by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association... also an All-ACC pick and named to the NCAA and ACC All-Tournament squads... led the team in scoring all season, collecting 45 points on the season, ranking 15th in the country... Terp s goal leader with 19 goals which ranked 14th in the nation and is tied for the seventh-most singleseason total in school history... tops on the squad with five game-winning goals... fourth in the ACC in points and fifth in goals per game (0.83)... scored at least a goal in each of the first six games of the season, notching two goals in three of those games... named ACC Player of the Week for the opening week of the season... five multiple-goal games leads the team... assisted on a goal then scored the game winner in the victory at Old Dominion (Sept. 6)... recorded game winner in back-to-back games against Harvard (Sept. 21) and Princeton (Sept. 26)... also an integral part of a defense that ranked in a tie for fifth in the nation (1.20), limiting Rutgers (Sept. 12) and Delaware (Oct. 19) to without a shot or a penalty corner, while keeping New Hampshire (Aug. 30) to without a penalty corner. Before Maryland: Attended Santiago College graduating in member of Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, winning national championship in 1997 and Also won the First Division national title with Universidad Católica twice... received the 1998 Promising Figure award, 2000 International Figure award and 2001 Best Sportsman award by the Universidad Católica... has set records in the 80m, 100m and 200m dash and the javelin at the annual American British School Association track and field championships. Personal: Born July 25, 1982 daughter of Denise Vermehren and Roberto Infante... has a son, Agustin... has three sisters who are also members of the Chilean National Team - Daniela, Camila and Denise... Camila and Denise play field hockey at nearby American University... also has a brother, Roberto, who is a rugby player and member of the Chilean National Team... a kinesiology major. INFANTE S CAREER STATISTICS Totals INFANTE S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Goals: 5 vs. Delaware (Nov. 13, 2005)* Assists: 2, vs. Rutgers (Sept. 13, 2003) Points: 10, vs. Delaware (Nov. 13, 2005)* * NCAA Tournament single-game record LINZI JONES BACK 5-8 JUNIOR ABERDEEN, NSW, AUSTRALIA ST. JOSEPH'S (UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE) Meharg on Jones: "Linzi is developing into a solid, intercepting, fiesty back. She's learning the ropes and the conditioning agenda, and is gaining 3 knowledge everyday, while improving upon her technical skills. She gives us 110 percent every day. I know Linzi will have a big impact for us." International Experience: Captain of the 2000 U-18 Australian touring field hockey team that went undefeated, winning the Pierre de Coubertin Award from the Australian Olympic Committee. A s s o p h o m o r e i n : A s o l i d defender who started every game, helping the Terrapin backfield post nine shutouts, which ranked second in the ACC the Terp defense also limited opponents to just 1.36 goals per game, which tied for 15th in the nation three Terrapin opponents w e r e h e l d t o n o shots and three had no penalty corners named to National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad. Before Maryland: Participated in field hockey, swimming and cross country from at St. Joseph s High... member of New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges team at International Hockey Tournament in represented Newcastle Hockey Association on U-18 and Open teams at N.S.W. Hockey Championships that same year... in 2001, played on the Newcastle State League team and was vice-captain of the Newcastle U-18 squad... team placed fourth at Australian U-18 Hockey Championships in a record holder and two-time champion of the Muswellbrook Amateur Swimming Club. Personal: Majoring in psychology won Principal s Award for Excellence and for Contributions to the School Community... earned a High Distinction (A+) certificate and four Distinctions (A or A+) in Student Review Program... only daughter of Kate and Steve Jones... has two brothers, Jared (20) and Braedon (14)... cousin of former Terp Brooke Johnson who was named to the All-ACC Tournament team in Linzi Maree Jones was born in Leeton, NSW, Australia, Sept. 18, JONES' CAREER STATISTICS

10 18 MEREDITH LONG FORWARD 5-4 R-SENIOR OCEAN CITY, N.J. OCEAN CITY H.S. (BOSTON UNIVERSITY) Meharg on Long: "Meredith had a medical redshirt last season, so this is her third year with us after transferring and she is ready to go. She is enjoying her teammates and her experience at Maryland. Playing left forward, she's a very good goal finisher and we'll look for her to score goals this season." International Experience: Named to the USFHA EPTC Thundersticks in As a redshirt senior in 2004: A medical redshirt season. As a junior in 2003: One of the top two reserves off the bench made first-career start as a Terp vs. Quinnipiac (Sept. 2) also made starts vs. Drexel (Sept. 16) and at North Carolina (Oct. 25) scored goals vs. Rutgers (Sept. 13), vs. Old Dominion (Oct. 18) and in the first round of the NCAA Tournament vs. Penn State (Nov. 16) dished out assists in back-to-back wins vs. Pacific (Sept. 14) and vs. the Dragons played in every game named to National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad. At Boston University in : As a true freshman, saw action in 19 games, starting in 15 named to the America East All-Rookie team, conference Rookie of the Week on Sept. 30, 2001 scored first-career goal in a 5-1 victory over Albany during her freshman season assisted on the team s lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Delaware in the 2001 America East Championship as a sophomore, started in 21 games in the backfield tied for second on the team with five assists. Before College: Team co-captain at Ocean City High in selected a high school first team All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association in helped lead team to three-consecutive state championships in 1997, 1998 and first team all-state in named first team All-Cape Atlantic League in 1999 and selected South Jersey Offensive Player of the Year in also played varsity lacrosse while setting school records for season and career goals. Personal: Born February 28, 1983 Daughter of Suzanne and David Long sister, Maggie, is a junior field hockey player at William & Mary has two brothers, Mike (18) and Matt (18) a philosophy major. LONG S CAREER STATISTICS 2001 at BU at BU Redshirt Season Totals LONG S SINGLE-GAME HIGHS Goals: 1, three times (last vs. Penn State, Nov. 16, 2003) Assists: 1, two times (last vs. Drexel, Sept. 16, 2003) Points: 2, three times (last vs. Penn State, Nov. 16, 2003) 19 TIFFANY MARSH FORWARD/MIDFIELD 5-3 SENIOR MARATHON, N.Y. MARATHON CENTRAL H.S. Meharg on Marsh: "Tiffany has made a mental and physical transformation this offseason. She has made a committment to put herself in the best physical condition. She is an All-American caliber player with wonderful hands and finishing skills. Her determination strengthens out attacking unit." International Experience: A former member of the U.S. Under-18 team, Under-19 and Under-16 teams... traveled with the Under-16 team on its 1999 Holland Tour... extensive National Futures program experience from selected an alternate to the 2004 United States Under-21 team... played in the 2004 U.S. Field Hockey Summer League Championship game with the Tidewater Tempest after the team topped five-time defending league champion Southern Charm... named to the USFHA EPTC Maryland Thundersticks. As a junior in 2004: Second t e a m N F H C A Mid-Atlantic All- Region for the second-straight y e a r m o v e from the midfield to the forward line paid off, becoming the team s points l e a d e r a n d ranking second in goals, recording career highs in both categories ninth in the ACC in points had a team-high tying three game-winning goals, tallying the game winners in both games of the Terrapin Invitational (Sept. 11 and 12) opened the season with a career-high tying two goals, including the game winner, in the 3-2 overtime victory at Boston College notched at least a point in 16 of 23 games, stringing together two six-game streaks had back-to-back games with two assists, tying a career high, vs. Old Dominion (Sept. 4) and Drexel (Sept. 5) three points in win over Towson (Sept. 14) and in the following game at Princeton (Sept. 17). As a sophomore in 2003: Named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association second team Mid-Atlantic All-Region team a starter in every game at midfield, drew six of seven penalty strokes on the season... first goal of the season was the overtime, game winner at No. 4 North Carolina (Oct. 25)... posted a season-high two assists in the 2-0 win over American (Oct. 28)... scored goals in the ACC Tournament game at Virginia (Nov. 6) and in the NCAA Tournament win over Penn State (Nov. 16)... also had an assist vs. the Nittany Lions en route to a career-high three points... earned a spot on the NFHCA s National Academic Squad and the ACC Honor Roll. 17