Field Hockey Signs Schneider

University of Louisville head field hockey coach Justine Sowry has announced that USA Field Hockey U-19 team member Meghan Schneider has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Cardinals starting in the fall of 2017. She is one of eight newcomers expected to join the U of L field hockey program, with the other signees to be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Meghan Schneider
Position: Back/Midfielder
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
High School: Serra High School
Club Team: RUSH

Meghan Schneider joins the Cardinals from San Diego, Calif., where she helped lead Serra High School to a perfect 27-0 record en route to winning the 2016 San Diego Section championship. She was recently named to the USA Field Hockey Under-19 team after participating in the U-19 STX Select and Junior National Camps in 2016. She competed in the 2015 Junior Olympics and was selected to the National Futures Championship from 2013-16.

During her senior season at Serra High School, the back/midfielder and team captain scored 29 goals as her team earned the West Region's top ranking and stood as high as fifth in the nation. Schneider is a two-time California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) first team selection (2015 and 2016) and three-time first team all-league team member. She finished her career with a section-record 77 assists.

Schneider also played for RUSH Field Hockey club U19 travel team which posted a fifth place finish in the 2016 national club championship and reached the Cal Sup Super Division Finals in 2016. She also helped RUSH to the regional club title in 2015.

Meghan Schneider on Louisville
"I chose to be a Louisville Cardinal because I knew right away that the program would provide me with an encouraging and positive environment I could thrive and excel in while playing the sport that I love."

Justine Sowry on Meghan Schneider
"I am delighted to have Meghan join the Cardinal family in 2017 after a record-breaking high school season. Meghan has blossomed into a very talented hockey player and has recently been rewarded with USA U19 selection. Meghan is a well-rounded young lady, highly intelligent and it has translated into a strong hockey IQ and astute reader of the game. She is athletic, versatile and has a deep 'tool box' of skills which will enable her to play where we need her most. We have seen her play in the backfield where she is the leader of the defense and she also has solid attacking and penetrating skills moving forward. With her hardworking and meticulous approach, I have no doubt that she will be prepared for hockey at the ACC and national levels."

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