Louisville Welcomes Thirsa Kho
March 20, 2019 | Field Hockey
Thirsa Kho will join the Cardinals in the fall of 2019
University of Louisville field hockey coach Justine Sowry has announced that Thirsa Kho has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to join the Cardinals in the fall of 2019. Kho is part of a class of seven newcomers who will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Thirsa Kho
Hometown: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
High School: Canisius College, Nijmegen
Position: Midfielder
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Thirsa Kho joins the Cardinals from Nijmegen, Netherlands, where she attends Canisius College, Nijmegen and plays for NMHC Nijmegen field hockey club. In 2017-18, she competed in the highest national division with the NMHC Under 18 level and was later selected to practice and compete with the senior team in the Hoofdklasse.
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She was recently named as a preselection for the Dutch Under 18 team.
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Kho brings an impressive resume while playing for the NMHC club in the Dutch Field Hockey League. In 2015-16, Kho helped her NMHC U16 team to a third place finish in the league. As a member of the U14 team Northeast Netherlands championship team, she helped her squad to a fourth place finish in the national championships. Her U12 team won the Netherlands championship.
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Thirsa on Louisville
"I chose Louisville because the team was so friendly and the staff was very nice! I immediately felt at home."
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Associate head coach Lucas Piccioli on Thirsa
"We are delighted to announce Thirsa Kho as the next member of our 2019 class. Thirsa is an attacking-minded player who has also the ability to play in multiple positions. Her athleticism, speed and skill set are extraordinary. I expect Thirsa to contribute immediately."
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Thirsa Kho
Hometown: Nijmegen, The Netherlands
High School: Canisius College, Nijmegen
Position: Midfielder
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Thirsa Kho joins the Cardinals from Nijmegen, Netherlands, where she attends Canisius College, Nijmegen and plays for NMHC Nijmegen field hockey club. In 2017-18, she competed in the highest national division with the NMHC Under 18 level and was later selected to practice and compete with the senior team in the Hoofdklasse.
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She was recently named as a preselection for the Dutch Under 18 team.
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Kho brings an impressive resume while playing for the NMHC club in the Dutch Field Hockey League. In 2015-16, Kho helped her NMHC U16 team to a third place finish in the league. As a member of the U14 team Northeast Netherlands championship team, she helped her squad to a fourth place finish in the national championships. Her U12 team won the Netherlands championship.
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Thirsa on Louisville
"I chose Louisville because the team was so friendly and the staff was very nice! I immediately felt at home."
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Associate head coach Lucas Piccioli on Thirsa
"We are delighted to announce Thirsa Kho as the next member of our 2019 class. Thirsa is an attacking-minded player who has also the ability to play in multiple positions. Her athleticism, speed and skill set are extraordinary. I expect Thirsa to contribute immediately."
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