Alyssa Parker
Alyssa Parker (born August 4, 1994) is an American field hockey player who plays for the US national team.
 Alyssa Parker playing in the 2019 FIH Pro League match against Great Britain | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | United States women's national field hockey team |
| Born | August 4, 1994 Woodbine, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
Early life
Parker's mom was a field hockey player. When her sister took up field hockey, she decided to start playing as well.[1]
Career
Parker played field hockey for Glenelg High School.[1] She was the first player in the Washington area to score 100 goals during her high school career.[1] She also recorded 100 assists, and is only the second player in the country to have at least 100 goals and assists.[1] She was named the Baltimore Sun's Player of the Year in 2011.[2]
Parker played for the University of Maryland in college.[3]
Parker was part of the US National Team that played in the 2019 FIH Pro League,[4] as well as the 2020 FIH Pro League.[5]
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References
- Schimmel, Greg (November 7, 2011). "Glenelg's Alyssa Parker winds down what may be the best field hockey career in Washington area history".
- Sun, Sandra McKee, The Baltimore. "Field Hockey Player of the Year: Alyssa Parker, midfielder, senior". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- Dec 16, Varsity Sports Network |; Feature |, 2010 | Sub (December 17, 2010). "Alyssa Parker to play field hockey at Maryland". Varsity Sports Network. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- "Schopman Names 25-Athlete Roster to Compete in 2019 FIH Pro League | FIH". www.fih.ch. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- Writer, DIANA PUGLIESE | Sports. "USA Field Hockey announces 2020 FIH Pro League roster". LancasterOnline. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
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