Name: Madison Zalewski
High School: Abington Heights
College: Old Dominion, undecided
Position: Forward/Mid
Extracurricular Activities: field hockey, basketball, track
Why ODU? “I chose Old Dominion because I was able to connect with the coaches’ values. They took a firm stance on mental health for their players and had a great support system. When I was interacting with the coaches and players it felt as if everyone was valued, and the coaches took it into their own hands to help make each person a better player. At ODU they value hard work and resilience, which is similar to my own ethics on and off the field. When I saw the competitiveness and bonds within the team I knew I wanted to go there. Not only did their advanced field hockey program compel me to pursue Old Dominion, but their wide range programs as well.”
Describe a field hockey memory you won’t forget. And, why? “One field hockey memory I will never forget was during my junior year of high school. My mom was going to be inducted into the Bloomsburg field hockey Hall of Fame. During senior night, the moms had set up for me to walk down last and present my mom flowers and celebrate her being inducted (she is also one of the assistant field hockey coaches for my high school team). My teammates formed a tunnel for me to walk out of and when it was time, my mom joined me. We both started crying and I remember being so proud of her. She deserved this so much and I felt so lucky that I was able to share this special moment with her.”
Athletes in the running are tasked to gather as many of their supporters as possible to vote for them. The winner we receive a $5,000 scholarship. The first $2,500 payment will be given to the winner before departing for college. The second $2,500 payment, which requires a 3.0 GPA, will be given to the winner at the start of the second semester.
The vote will take place November 20 to 26. Voters receive one vote.
Vote – FAN (female-athlete-news.com)
The winner will be announced Monday, November 27.
*Voters must have either a $10 or $100 subscription. To participate, you must be from Pennsylvania, a Class of 2024 senior, and committed to play in college. Class of 2023 graduates were also invited to participate, who committed and signed with their respective college or university between January and June of 2023.
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