Tracey Larson

Born: 1 May 1978

Position: Midfield

Height/Weight: 5-5, 137

International Caps: 87

International Goals: 3

Years on National Team: 5 (1999)
1999 US National Team
2000 US National Team
2001 US National Team
2002 US National Team
2003 US National Team
2004 US National Team
2005 US Training Squad

Birthplace: Lower Bucks, Pa.

Hometown: Morrisville, Pa.

Residence: Virginia Beach, Va.

High School: Pennsbury HS, Fairless Hills, Pa. ('96)

College:

• Penn State University, State College, Pa.
• Elementary education (May '01)

Occupation: Asst. Coach, Moorestown (N.J.) HS

Playing Career:

• Early Career
  Began playing at age 12 when mother Joyce (a physical education teacher) brought home some sticks. "I just played with those and started loving the game."...Participated in U.S. Field Hockey's Futures Program, 1995-96.
  
  
• Collegiate Career
  1996 - Big Ten Freshman of the Year...1997 - NFHCA All-Mideast Region first team... 1998 - All-Big Ten first team...NFHCA All-Mideast Region second team...Big Ten All-Academic Team...1999...Big 10 Player of the Year...Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year...NFHCA All-America First Team...NFHCA All-Mideast Region first team...All-Big Ten...All-Big Ten Tournament Team...Big Ten all-Academic Team...Big Ten Leading scorer with 16 goals and 25 assists.
  

• International Career
  1999 - U.S. National Team 2000 - U.S. National Team...Made first international appearance vs Argentina in the Argentina Four Nation Tournament (01/21/00)...U.S. Olympic Qualifier Team (6th)...2001- U.S. National Team...Inaugural Pan American Cup team (2nd)...2002 - U.S. National Team...First career international goal was the game-winning score vs. Russia (2/10/02) for a 2-1 USA victory at the inaugural Champions Challenge...10th World Cup team (9th)...2003 - U.S. National Team...Japan Tour...Spain Tour...Champions Challenge (Catania, Italy)...Pan American Games (Santo Domingo, DOM) silver medalist...International Atlantic Cup...2004 - U.S. National Team...Olympic Qualifier Team...Pan American Cup Team...Asst. Coach Columbia Univ....2005 - Canada Series (Virginia Beach)
  

Personal:

• Favorite places to play: South Africa ("the weather's beautiful and fans just love a good game.")
• Sport Ambition: To stand on the medal podium at the 2004 Olympic Games
• Ambition after field hockey: Elementary education teacher/Start youth hockey programs for girls and boys
• Career high: Playing in the World Cup and finishing in the top 10.
• Career low: Losing to China in the 2000 Olympic Qualifier and missing the 2000 Olympic Games
• Most influential person in your sporting career: My parents (Paul & Joyce) for all of their support and (College coach) Char Morett. I wouldn't be here without her.
• I would characterize my style of play as: simple
• I can't live without: my family
• Other than field hockey, my favorite Olympic Sport is: Track & Field
• Philosophy on life: Work like you don't need the money, dance like nobody is watching and love like you've never been hurt.
• Hobbies: working with children in morning/afternoon programs
• Favorites: Food: pasta, TV show: Friends, Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles, Actress/Actor: Sandra Bullock, Kevin Costner, Musical artist: Billy Joel, Barenaked Ladies
• Other: Sister Kelly played at Penn State ('04).

 

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