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Temple Field Hockey 2010 Preseason Outlook - Owls Look to Keep Momentum Going
8.17.10 | Field Hockey
Check out video interviews with Head Coach Amanda Janney and senior Sarah Dalrymple
Temple Athletics YouTube - Interview with Amanda Janney and Sarah Dalrymple
PHILADELPHIA - After a strong finish to last year's season, the 2010 Temple Field Hockey team is looking to keep that momentum going and achieve big things this year. The team returns both its top scorer and top goalkeeper from a year ago among a group of 12 veterans, and sixth-year head coach Amanda Janney believes the incoming freshman class is likely the strongest she's ever had.
“We're very excited about getting back,” said Janney. “We had a slow start to the season last year, but we had a really strong spring season and we're looking forward to having a fresh start and really getting after the non-conference games early on.”
The Owls started the 2009 season with a 3-9 record before going on to finish 6-3. Three of those wins were the last three Atlantic 10 games of the year, including a 4-2 win against eventual conference champ Richmond. The strong stretch earned Temple a tie for second in the regular season, and the third seed in the A-10 Tournament, where the Owls shut out Saint Joseph's 3-0 in the semifinals before suffering a loss to Richmond in the championship game.
“We're definitely hoping to take a lot of that momentum into the season,” said Janney. “We were sad to see our seniors go, but our returners had a great spring season and we're confident they'll do well this fall. Our incoming class is so strong as well, and we're looking for a lot of the freshmen to start and make an immediate impact.”
Leading by experience will be a group of four seniors, two of whom are in their fifth year with the program. Sarah Dalrymple and Katey DeIaco both return for a fifth and final year, while Taryn Nichols and Kylee Yetter are also back for their senior season.
Dalrymple will be a dominant factor in the team's success, not just because of her position as starting goalkeeper, but also given her experience this past summer with the U.S. National Team. After a strong showing as goalkeeper for the New Jersey Senior High Performance Center team that won the USFHA National Championships in June, Dalrymple was invited to train with the National Team in Chula Vista, Calif. She spent two weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in July, and will return there in the spring semester after Temple's season is completed.
“At Temple we've always been confident that our goalkeeping is strong, and now on paper everyone else can see how good Sarah is,” said Janney. “Last year I don't think her stats reflected how good she is. The confidence and experience she got this summer is going to be so valuable. We hope she'll share a lot of those National Team experiences with our team. We also think it will be extra motivation for everyone to help prepare Sarah for the next level.”
Leading the way offensively will be junior Bridget Settles, an Atlantic 10 Second Team selection last year. Settles led the team with 12 goals, also tying for third in the conference, and scored three game-winning goals. She trained with the New Jersey Junior High Performance Center Team over the summer, and was recognized at the national championships as the high scorer with five goals in five games.
Becca Keener, Kaylee Keener and Carissa Young are all back for a third season with the Owls. Both Keeners will be consistent forces in the midfield, while Young will look to anchor the defense.
The five-person sophomore class includes redshirt sophomore Caryn Lambright, Katie Briglia, Taylor Musser, Lauren Ujobai and newcomer Yvonna Osborne.
Musser, who appeared in all 21 games as a freshman, was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team in 2009. She is also one of six returners to play for high performance center teams over the summer, along with Dalrymple, Settles, Becca Keener, Kaylee Keener and Briglia.
“Looking at our team roster, I think every class is as strong as the next one and I'm really excited about that balance,” said Janney. “From seniors to freshmen there are really talented players in every class. With our two fifth-year seniors in Sarah and Katey, I think their maturity and leadership is something that's going to help our team. Kylee and Taryn have worked really hard over the last three years and I think they're finally going to see that pay off.”
The largest class by far is the freshmen, of which there are nine. Among the group's many accomplishments are four all-state honors, and all nine were either all-conference or all-star selections.
“Our youth will be a good thing for us this season,” said Janney. “I don't think we'll be intimidated by anyone, and everyone on the team is going to be fighting for their spots.”
Temple will play a total of 13 non-conference games and seven A-10 games. The conference has a new affiliate member in Lock Haven, lengthening the A-10 season by one game. Four teams will still advance to the A-10 Tournament, which Temple will host November 5-6.
While awaiting the completion of renovations to their home at Geasey Field, the 2009 team played its first three “home” games on the road at Drexel. This year the Owls not only start on their home field, but will host the Temple Invitational August 28-29 to kick off the season.
“We want to prepare ourselves for the Atlantic 10 and take care of the non-conference games against teams we know we can and should beat,” said Janney. “It's our team goal to make NCAA's, and our record in non-conference games makes a huge difference in our seeding.”
Despite a runner-up finish at the A-10 Tournament in 2009, the Owls were picked third of eight teams in the 2010 A-10 Preseason Poll.
“We always want to win the Atlantic 10,” said Janney. “Being picked third in the poll is good motivation for us, since we finished second at the tournament last year. We're being looked at as underdogs and we definitely want to prove that we deserved a higher spot.”
PHILADELPHIA - After a strong finish to last year's season, the 2010 Temple Field Hockey team is looking to keep that momentum going and achieve big things this year. The team returns both its top scorer and top goalkeeper from a year ago among a group of 12 veterans, and sixth-year head coach Amanda Janney believes the incoming freshman class is likely the strongest she's ever had.
“We're very excited about getting back,” said Janney. “We had a slow start to the season last year, but we had a really strong spring season and we're looking forward to having a fresh start and really getting after the non-conference games early on.”
The Owls started the 2009 season with a 3-9 record before going on to finish 6-3. Three of those wins were the last three Atlantic 10 games of the year, including a 4-2 win against eventual conference champ Richmond. The strong stretch earned Temple a tie for second in the regular season, and the third seed in the A-10 Tournament, where the Owls shut out Saint Joseph's 3-0 in the semifinals before suffering a loss to Richmond in the championship game.
“We're definitely hoping to take a lot of that momentum into the season,” said Janney. “We were sad to see our seniors go, but our returners had a great spring season and we're confident they'll do well this fall. Our incoming class is so strong as well, and we're looking for a lot of the freshmen to start and make an immediate impact.”
Leading by experience will be a group of four seniors, two of whom are in their fifth year with the program. Sarah Dalrymple and Katey DeIaco both return for a fifth and final year, while Taryn Nichols and Kylee Yetter are also back for their senior season.
Dalrymple will be a dominant factor in the team's success, not just because of her position as starting goalkeeper, but also given her experience this past summer with the U.S. National Team. After a strong showing as goalkeeper for the New Jersey Senior High Performance Center team that won the USFHA National Championships in June, Dalrymple was invited to train with the National Team in Chula Vista, Calif. She spent two weeks at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in July, and will return there in the spring semester after Temple's season is completed.
“At Temple we've always been confident that our goalkeeping is strong, and now on paper everyone else can see how good Sarah is,” said Janney. “Last year I don't think her stats reflected how good she is. The confidence and experience she got this summer is going to be so valuable. We hope she'll share a lot of those National Team experiences with our team. We also think it will be extra motivation for everyone to help prepare Sarah for the next level.”
Leading the way offensively will be junior Bridget Settles, an Atlantic 10 Second Team selection last year. Settles led the team with 12 goals, also tying for third in the conference, and scored three game-winning goals. She trained with the New Jersey Junior High Performance Center Team over the summer, and was recognized at the national championships as the high scorer with five goals in five games.
Becca Keener, Kaylee Keener and Carissa Young are all back for a third season with the Owls. Both Keeners will be consistent forces in the midfield, while Young will look to anchor the defense.
The five-person sophomore class includes redshirt sophomore Caryn Lambright, Katie Briglia, Taylor Musser, Lauren Ujobai and newcomer Yvonna Osborne.
Musser, who appeared in all 21 games as a freshman, was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team in 2009. She is also one of six returners to play for high performance center teams over the summer, along with Dalrymple, Settles, Becca Keener, Kaylee Keener and Briglia.
“Looking at our team roster, I think every class is as strong as the next one and I'm really excited about that balance,” said Janney. “From seniors to freshmen there are really talented players in every class. With our two fifth-year seniors in Sarah and Katey, I think their maturity and leadership is something that's going to help our team. Kylee and Taryn have worked really hard over the last three years and I think they're finally going to see that pay off.”
The largest class by far is the freshmen, of which there are nine. Among the group's many accomplishments are four all-state honors, and all nine were either all-conference or all-star selections.
“Our youth will be a good thing for us this season,” said Janney. “I don't think we'll be intimidated by anyone, and everyone on the team is going to be fighting for their spots.”
Temple will play a total of 13 non-conference games and seven A-10 games. The conference has a new affiliate member in Lock Haven, lengthening the A-10 season by one game. Four teams will still advance to the A-10 Tournament, which Temple will host November 5-6.
While awaiting the completion of renovations to their home at Geasey Field, the 2009 team played its first three “home” games on the road at Drexel. This year the Owls not only start on their home field, but will host the Temple Invitational August 28-29 to kick off the season.
“We want to prepare ourselves for the Atlantic 10 and take care of the non-conference games against teams we know we can and should beat,” said Janney. “It's our team goal to make NCAA's, and our record in non-conference games makes a huge difference in our seeding.”
Despite a runner-up finish at the A-10 Tournament in 2009, the Owls were picked third of eight teams in the 2010 A-10 Preseason Poll.
“We always want to win the Atlantic 10,” said Janney. “Being picked third in the poll is good motivation for us, since we finished second at the tournament last year. We're being looked at as underdogs and we definitely want to prove that we deserved a higher spot.”
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