Tatum Kroon

Tatum Kroon with ball in the game against Michigan State

Photo by: Ellie Thomason | Louisville Athletics

Photo by: Nicole Finch | Louisville Athletics

Tatum Kroon passes the ball during the Princeton game

Photo by: Rachel Klotz | Louisville Athletics

Photo by: Rachel Klotz | Louisville Athletics

Class:
Senior
Position:
B
Hometown:
Den Bosch, The Netherlands
High School:
Stedelijk Gymnasium Den Bosch

PRONUNCIATION

As a junior (2024): • Played in all 17 games • Dished out three assists and recorded a career-high 3 defensive saves • Posted a pair of defensive saves in the 2-0 loss to No. 1 Northwestern (9/13) • Registered a defensive save in the 1-0 loss to No. 15 Princeton (9/6) • Named to the ACC Academic Team • Selected to the NFHCA Academic Squad

As a sophomore (2023): • Played in 20 games while helping Louisville to the semifinals of the ACC Championship and the NCAA quarterfinals • Helped key one of the top defensive units in the nation, standing second in the ACC and fifth in the NCAA with a 1.08 team goals against average • Helped Louisville secure six shutouts in its 15 wins • Registered her first career assist when she dished out a penalty corner feed to help the Cardinals tie the game in the eventual 2-1 win over VCU (9/10) • All-ACC Academic Team selection • Named to NFHCA National Academic Squad • NFHCA Scholar of Distinction

As a freshman (2022): • Played in all 20 games • Helped the Cardinals’ defense produce five shutouts • Named to the ACC All-Academic Team and Academic Honor Roll • NFHCA Academic Squad member. High School/Club: • Served as captain for the Dutch National U16 team • Member of Dutch National U15 team and the Regional Talent U14 squad • Helped her teams win the Dutch National Indoor championships and the EuroHockey Club Cup • Contributed to a trio of top-four finishes in the Dutch National Championships. Personal: • Full name is Tatum Kroon • Nickname is Taat or Toto • Parents are Charlie and Alice Kroon • Has a younger sister, Tara • Major is biology • If she could have any superpower it would be time manipulation • Favorite thing about Louisville is that they treat each other like family • Proudest moment was being named captain of the Dutch National U16 team.