NCAA ID: 1901403554
NATASHA STANFORD
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.
ACADEMICS
Appleby College (Oakville, Ontario)
GPA: 3.8
SAT: 1180
Class of 2020
ATHLETICS
GOA Field Hockey Club / Team Ontario | Position(s): 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 Strength(s):
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
UPCOMING TOURNAMENT
- CFHCC Tournament, June 8-9 at Iceland Field - Mississauga, Ontario. - #12 GOA Reds
- CFHCC Seniors Tournament, June 22-23 at Cassie Campbell Community Center - Brampton, Ontario. - #12 GOA Reds
USA University Tour, date TBD