David Schmoyer

Born:  28 March 83

Position: Midfield/Back

Height/Weight:  5-8, 150

International Caps: 12

Years on National Team:
1999 U.S. Under-16 Team
2000 U.S. National Squad
2001 U.S. National Squad
2002 U.S. National Squad
2003 U.S. National Squad
2004 U.S. National Squad

Birthplace: Doylestown, Pa.

Hometown: Doylestown, Pa.

Residence: Newbury Park, Calif.

High School: Home school '02

College: Masters College, Santa Clara, Calif.

• Biology ('05)

Occupation: Student

Playing Career:

• Early  Career
  Began playing field hockey at age 5 with neighbor girls...Compete on the predominantly girls' team at Central Bucks HS...Also competed in wrestling and volleyball at Central Bucks
  
• International Career

  1999 - U.S. Under-16 Team...International Easter Tournament (Valkenswaard, NED/4th place)...2000- U.S. National Team...Placed 9th with the U21 Team at the Field Hockey Canada National Championships...2001 - U.S. National Team...U18 Barbados Tour...2002 - U.S. National Team...Mexico 4 Nation Tournament (2nd/Salamanca)...U19 USA Bears California Cup (7th)... 2003 - U.S. National Team...Pan American Cup Qualifying Tournament (2nd/Santo Domingo)...Pan American Games Team (5th/Santo Domingo)...2004 - U.S. National Team
  

• Personal
  
  Sport Ambition: To compete in the Olympic Games
  Ambition after field hockey: Become a doctor
  The most influential people in sporting career: Dad for his emotional and financial support
  Favorite place to play: Barbados
  I can't live without: My relationship with Jesus
  I am a natural at: Music
  The field hockey rule I hate the most: hacking
  Philosophy on life: "Life's a garden. dig it."
  Other than field hockey, my favorite Olympic sport is: volleyball
  Favorites: Food: Mac & cheese;  Movie: Joe Dirt; Musical Group: 3 Doors Down; Actor: David Spade
  Hobbies: Music, volleyball

Major International Tours & Competitions: