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| DOB : 07/25/1987 |
Position : Midfielder |
| Height :
5'6"
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| Team : U.S. U-20 Women |
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Hometown: Bowie, Maryland
Club: Bethesda Excel
College: Santa Clara University
U.S. National Teams: A member of the U.S. team that won the 2006 CONCACAF Under-20 Final Women’s Qualifying Tournament in Mexico … The only player to play in all five games in Mexico, she started two, and scored one goal, that against Surinam … Has trained with the U.S. U-19, U-17, and U-16 National Teams … Came into first U-20 WNT training camp in May of 2005.
High School: A two-time NSCAA All-American ... Named a 2005 Parade All-American ... Led HS team to 2002 and 2004 state semifinals ... As a senior, she led team to undefeated season in Prince George's County schedule ... Earned first team All-Country honors in 2005 ... Honored as both the Gazette Journal's and Prince George's County Player of the Year.
Club: Played for Bethesda Excel ... Led team to USYSA National Championships in 2003 and '04 ... Won regional titles in 2003, 2004 and 2005 ... Member of the 2005 U.S. Youth National ODP championship team for Maryland ... Earned a silver medal at the 2003 ODP Nationals where she received the tournament's Golden Boot award.
College: As a freshman in 2005, she was named to the WCC's All-Freshman Team ... Played in 23 games and had two assists … Named to the all-tournament team at the ACC/WCC Challenge at Wake Forest ... Played against her sister, Shannon, a senior at Virginia Tech.
Personal: Full name is Amanda Nicole Poach ... Older sister Shannon played soccer at Virginia Tech ... Hobbies include sports and outdoor activities ... Aspires to be a physical therapist ... Major is undecided … Member of HS honor roll with a 3.7 GPA.
Getting to Know…Amanda Poach
Three words that best describe me off the field: Energetic, Sarcastic and Caring
Three words that best describe me on the field: Composed, Smart and Patient
My motto is: "No pain, No gain"
My autobiography would be titled: “A Day in the life of Poach”
Few people know that I: Wear glasses
The toughest thing I've ever had to do was: Pick a college
One of my strongest traits as a person is: A good sense of humor
The best present I ever received was: A car
Before I graduate from college, I want to: Win a national championship
After graduating from college, I want to: Win the lottery
The best class I have ever taken is: Gym
My craziest ambition is to: Save someone's life
My dream job would be: A pediatrician
My favorite food is: Chicken parmesan
My favorite snack is: Trail mix
If I'm cooking dinner, we are having: Pizza delivery
You won't catch me eating: Sushi
My favorite women's soccer player is: Lorrie Fair
My favorite men's soccer player is: Cristiano Ronaldo
Soccer player I would most like to model my game after: Thierry Henry
The best part about being a soccer player is: The people you meet
My greatest soccer moment was: Winning a golden boot
My pre-game rituals are: Dance party
The three people I'd most like to meet are: Oprah, Michelle Akers and Lance Armstrong
The people I admire most are: My parents
Growing up, my sports heroes were: Michael Jordan and Mia Hamm
My favorite pet is/was: Dog
My favorite movie is: Wedding Crashers
My favorite band / musical artist: Rascall Flatts
My favorite vacation spot: Cabo
The best looking male movie star is: Paul Walker
My favorite cartoon is: Family Guy
My favorite Superhero is: Superman
My favorite comedian is: Will Ferrell |
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