Teammates on Jenn

A behind-the-scenes worker who’s so consistent…rarely gets beat…fast and quick with her feet…very communicative…quick on the draw and scrappy on 50-50 balls…still has a midfielder in her at heart…transitions the ball well…has a hunger to score, which inspires teammates around her.

U.S. Team

• Making first FIL World Cup appearance
• One of three former Tar Heels on the roster (Carr, Falcone)
• U.S. National Team (2010-13)
• U.S. Developmental Team (2008-10)

College

• Played midfield at North Carolina
• Tewaaraton Award finalist (2010)
• IWLCA All-America first team (2009-10)
• All-ACC first team (2009-10)
• NCAA All-Tournament team (2009)
• Scored 41 points (32 g, 9 a) goals in 2010 and led team with 22 caused turnovers
• Led North Carolina with 38 goals in 2009 and added 29 caused turnovers

Getting to Know…

• Twitter: @jrussell3630
• Other sports played in high school: Soccer and basketball
• Favorite athlete from another sport: Rajon Rondo
  Best advice received from a coach: Focus on the little things (ground balls, solid 1v1 defense, draw controls) and the rest will fall into place.
• Strengths as a player: Fast, consistent, and aggressive
• What should every player at your position be able to do on the field: As a defender you are a part of a unit. You must trust your teammates and your teammates must trust you. That trust comes from consistent play and being reliable. Also, communication is critical!
• Favorite drill: Man-up man-down situations.
• Best lacrosse moment: My junior year at UNC when we advanced to the final four for the first time since 2002.
• Special talent: I used to Irish step dance!