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Heidi Beck

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Born: 19 March 83

Position: Forward/Midfield

Height/Weight: 5-4, 130

International Caps: 0

Years on National Team:
2002 US Under-19 Team
2003 US Under-20 Team

Birthplace:
Cleveland, Ohio

Hometown:
Leola, Pa.

Residence: Leola, Pa.

High School: Conestoga Valley
(Lancaster, Pa.) '01

College:

  • James Madison Univ.
  • Kinesiology '05

Occupation: Student

Playing Career:

  • Early Career
    Began playing field hockey at the age of 14...Participated in U.S. Field Hockey's Futures Program...Also participated in track and dance at Conestoga Valley.

  • Collegiate Highlights
    2001 - Scored 1 goal and added 1 assist as a freshman for the Dukes...2002 -Started 12 of 17 games with 2 assists in helping James Madison to a berth in the NCAA tournament
  • International Highlights
    2002
    - Named to the U.S. Under-19 team...Scored game-winning goal in a 2-1 USA win over Burnaby Lakes (CAN) at the 2002 California Cup...Third place 2002 Cal Cup...2003 - U.S. Under-23 Team

Personal:


Sport ambition:
To compete internationally on the U.S. National Team
Ambition after field hockey: Coach/teacher
Favorite place to play: James Madison Univ. (I like the surface)
I would characterize my style of play as: fast, somewhat out of control
I am a natural at: running
I can't live without: food & music
Most people don't know that I: dance
The field hockey rule I hate the most: Foot fouls
Favorites: Food - Quiche, Movie-Save the Last Dance, TV Show - Will & Grace, Actor - Sean Connery, Musical Group - Clipse, Jagged Edge, Mary Mary, Athletes - Marion Jones, Alan Iverson
Other than field hockey, my favorite Olympic sport is : Track & field
Philosophy: The Lord is the ultimate power
Hobbies: Dancing, snowboarding, running
Other: Father Jeff was a Delaware powerlifting champion

Major International Competitions:

Year Tournament Site Position