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Natasha Stanford

  • NCAA ID: n/a
  • Status: Committed to Queen's University
  • Class of 2020

Next Level U Statement

Interested in obtaining a 4-year degree in Kinesiology/Health Science while pursuing excellence in field hockey as a varsity student-athlete. An asset to any team with strengths in leadership, competitive mindset, field vision and high-level technical skills. A dedicated student, athlete and a team player eager to make a strong contribution to the success of a field hockey program at the college level.

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Academics

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School Name
Appleby College
School City
Oakville
GPA 3.8
SAT 1180
Recruitment Year
2020

Athletics

Positions:

Defence/Midfield


Player Style:

Highly developed field vision allowing to be a strong ball-moving defense/midfielder who seeks to exploit opposition weakness through quick and accurate transitions up the field.


Player Strengths:

Technical Skill: Strong ball handling, aggressive tackler, hard accurate drives at speed, short corner insertion and hard striker.

Vision & Intelligence: A strong ball-moving defence/midfielder with acute field vision that seeks to exploit the opponents weaknesses and quickly attack up the wings.

Mindset: Self-motivated, responsible, coachable, on-field leadership during training and games, passion and drive.


Leadership:

LSS Certification – Swim Instructor 2018

High Five Certification – Leadership Training 2018

NLS Certification – Canadian Lifeguard certification 2018

Leadership Development Program – Camp Huronda 2017

Level 4, Ontario Recreational Canoe Association 2017

CPR1, CPR2, Standard First Aid 2017

Bronze Cross, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion – Lifeguard prerequisite 2016

Sir Edmund Walker Scholarship for community service & leadership 2016

Junior Leadership Development Program – Camp Pinecrest YMCA 2016

Athlete of the Year, Grade 8 graduating class, WH Morden School 2016

Community Volunteering – 67 hours cumulative 2016 – Present


Team History:

Team Ontario Central 2019 – Present

GOA Reds Field Hockey Club 2018 – Present

Appleby College Senior Varsity Field Hockey Team 2016 – Present

A&C Field Hockey Club 2017 – 2018

Halton Thrashers (Rep) Field Hockey Club 2014 – 2017

Halton Field Hockey Club 2011 – 2014


Individual Accomplishments:

Team Ontario Central Selection (2019)

Honour Roll (Grade 9 & 10)

Duke of Edinburgh Award Candidate (2019) – Internationally recognized Youth Development award.

2018 Season with Appleby College – 13 goals as a defender

Shooting Stars Thanksgiving Showcase 2017 and 2018
• Playing with Western New York Whalers team

Disney Showcase 2018 with A&C FHC – 2 goals

U18 Rookie of the Year (as 14 yr old) – Halton Thrashers Field Hockey Club (2016 – 2017)

U16 Coach (while playing U18 as a 14 yr old) – Halton Thrashers Field Hockey Club (2016 – 2017)

Sir Edmund Walker Scholarship (2016) – Awarded to incoming students who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, both inside and outside the classroom.

U16 Captain (as 13 yr old) – Halton Thrashers FHC (2015 – 2016)

U14 Captain (as 12 yr old) – Halton Thrashers FHC (2014 – 2015)

Appleby College Senior Varsity Volleyball (2017 – Present)

Appleby College Junior Varsity Volleyball (2016)

EVP Eagles Rep Volleyball (2014 – 2016)
• U15 Team Captain


Team Accomplishments:

2019 Canadian National Field Hockey Championships – Ontario Central – Bronze Medal

2019 May Meltdown – Bronze Medal

2019 GOA Reds Field Hockey Club – Shooting Stars Indoor Tournament Champions (New Hampshire)

CISAA Champions – Appleby College Senior Varsity Team (Three consecutive years: 2016, 2017, 2018)

Scarborough Cup Champions 2017 – A&C FHC

3rd Place, Junior Women’s Provincial League – U14 Halton Thrashers FHC 2015

Bronze, CFHCC Tournament – U14 Halton Thrashers FHC 2014


Stats:

May Meltdown 2019 (3 Goals)

11-1 in 2018 CISAA league play with Appleby College (11 goals – Grade 11)

Undefeated in 2017 CISAA league play with Appleby College (Grade 10)

Undefeated in 2016 CISAA league play with Appleby College (Grade 9)


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