Maria Whitehead
The USA Field Hockey
community was
saddened Nov. 1, 2006 with the passing
of Maria Whitehead following a battle
with cancer. She was 25.
Born:
1 May 81
Position: Defender
Height/Weight:
5-10, 160
International Caps: 0
Years on National Team:
2000 US Under-19 Team/Under-21 Team
2001 US Under-21 Team
Birthplace: West Chester, Pa.
Hometown: West Chester, Pa.
Residence: Winston-Salem,
NC
High School: West Chester East
'99
College:
Occupation: Head
coach St. Louis Univ., Asst. Coach Duke Univ.
Playing Career:
- 2001 US Under-21 Team
- 2000 Silver medalist at Jr Pan Am Championships
- 2000 scored four goals (including game-winning goal in semifinal vs Nova Scotia (2-0) in
helping US to a first place finish at the Montreal Cup
- 2000 US Under-19 Team/Under-21 Team
- 1999 United Airlines Field Hockey League - Philadelphia Fury
Major International Competitions:
| Year |
Tournament |
Site |
Position |
| 2001 |
Junior
World Cup |
Buenos
Aires, Argentina |
14th |
| 2000 |
Jr Pan Am Championships |
Bridgetown, Barbados |
Second |
| 2000 |
U19 Montreal Cup |
Montreal Canada |
First |
| 2000 |
U19 California Cup |
Moorpark, Calif. |
Second |
|
