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Kelsea Kneisel
Freshman
Midfield
Linwood, N.J./Mainland Regional
High School: Four-year letterwinner and starter at Mainland Regional • played with fellow freshman Jess Figueroa • served as team captain in her junior and senior seasons • was named the team’s Most Valuable Player all four years, while being named All-Cape Atlantic League first team during her final three seasons • named All-South Jersey second team as a junior and third team as a senior • three-time All Star Soccer first team selection, while being named honorable mention as a freshman • also a four-year letterwinner in swimming while serving as a captain in her junior and senior seasons • earned swimming Coaches Award as a senior • participated in track in 2009 and 2010, helping her squad to a CAL title • member of the National Honor Society, Distinguished Honor Roll and was a member of the Science League and student council.
Personal: Kelsea Marie Kneisel ("kuh-nice-ul") • daughter of Donald and Marlene Kneisel • has two brothers, Donald and Derek • mother was a swimmer at TCNJ • part of her pregame ritual is a special handshake with teammate Jess Figueroa • enjoys snowboarding, surfing, art and going to the beach • began playing soccer when she was four years old • lists John Napoli as her biggest influence for training her for many years and giving back to the community • chose Delaware for its strong academic reputation, school spirit, and established athletic programs • has not declared a major at the University.
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