Teammates on Katie

Quiet but deadly…quick in whatever she does…smart off-ball player in terms of cutting ability…speed makes her very dynamic…super deceptive with backdoor cuts…plays really well with Cait [McFadden], also from Maryland…places shot really well.

U.S. Team

• Making first FIL World Cup appearance
• Youngest member of the team
• One of two current college players on Team USA (Etrasco)
• One of two current or former Terrapins on the roster (McFadden)
• U.S. National Team (2010-13)

College

• Entering senior year at Maryland
• Tewaaraton Award winner (2012), finalist (2011)
• Honda Sports Award finalist (2011)
• IWLCA National Midfielder of the Year (2011)
• IWLCA All-America first team (2011-12), third team (2010)
• ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2012), All-ACC first team (2010-12)
• ACC Championship Most Valuable Player (2012), All-ACC Tournament Team (2011-12)
• NCAA All-Tournament team (2010-12)
• ACC Rookie of the Year (2010)
• As a junior, led ACC and ranked second nationally with 72 goals, the fifth-highest mark in Terps single-season history, and scored in every game. Also ranked second on the Terps in ground balls, draw controls and caused turnovers.
• As a sophomore, led Maryland in goals (65) and totaled 45 draw controls, 22 caused turnovers and 38 ground balls.
• Scored 33 goals as a freshman, including three in Maryland's victory over Northwestern in the 2010 NCAA championship game.

Getting to Know…

• Nickname: Shorty
• Other sports played in high school: Soccer, basketball
• Favorite lacrosse player: Jen Adams
• Favorite athlete from another sport: Ray Lewis
• Best advice received from a coach: Always believe in yourself and trust your instincts.
• Strengths as a player: Speed
• What should every player at your position be able to do on the field: Play both offense and defense
• Favorite drill: 4v3 transition
• Most important part of your preparation for a season: I work out with my Maryland trainer Mike Szemborski all year and in the summer.
• Tip for young players: Pick up your stick whenever you have the opportunity.
• Best lacrosse moment: Winning the 2010 National Championship.
• Fun fact: Sister, Lauren, is also a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team Program.