New Jersey Native Meredith Long Joins Rutgers Field Hockey Staff
Jan 14 | Field Hockey
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (January 14, 2010) – Meredith Long has been named an assistant coach with the Rutgers University field hockey program, it has been officially announced by head coach Liz Tchou.
“Meredith is a tremendous addition to our program," said Tchou. "She brings an amazing amount of energy to the program and exceptional knowledge of the game. I am excited to welcome her aboard.”
Long - a native of Ocean, N.J. - spent the last season as an assistant coach at Towson University, assisting in all aspects of the program. Among them, she oversaw recruiting, assisted in tracking academic progress of student-athletes, and helped to coordinate team travel.
Prior to her stay with the Tigers, Long was an assistant for three seasons at the University of Vermont. She contributed in every facet of the team, from recruiting and scouting to the development of players. In addition, Long also taught several classes at the university.
Long commenced her collegiate playing career at Boston University earning a spot on the 2001 America East All-Rookie team. She transferred to the University of Maryland, helping the Terrapins advance to the NCAA Final Four for three straight seasons which included the 2005 National Championship.
Long was a member of the NFHCA/Styx Academic All-American team in 2003 and earned a spot on the ACC Honor Roll during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 campaigns. Long graduated from Maryland in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy.
She serves as a member of the Ocean City (NJ) Beach Patrol in the summer, as a USLA Certified Ocean Rescue Lifeguard. Long is a member of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association and the United States Field Hockey Association. In addition, she has been a coach for the USFHA Futures program and has coached Spirit of USA, a club team from South Jersey.
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