Kirsten Rafferty '20 Recruiting Profile

"If you can dream it, you can do it" - Walt Disney. This is one of my favorite quotes that I keep in my mind throughout my day to day life. I started field hockey in 7th grade with my best friend. From there, I dreamt of being one of the best goalies in the world. I'm a good candidate for a college field hockey team because I give everything I have on the field no matter who I play or what team I play on. Field hockey has been a huge part of my life for almost 5 years and everyday I've been training to improve my skills in this sport so I can make my dream a reality. My hard work and dedication shined through when I was chosen as an alternate goal keeper for the 2018 USA Futures Field Hockey National Team from Region 4. I also earned from the Suffolk County Coaches Association - All Division 2017, All Division 2018 and recognized as a Scholar-Athlete from the Smithtown Booster Club for the past three years. My indoor travel team placed 4th U16 at the USA Field Hockey National Indoor Tournament this past March 2018 in Spooky Nook, Pa.

Along with training, I've been focused on my academics just as much as my field hockey career. I have also earned for the past two years, the Business Achievement Award for Intro to Business, Intro to Financial Management and College Business law (which I earned college credit too).

"All dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them" -Walt Disney