Caroline Struzziero '25 Recruiting Profile

They say coaches have the ability to revolutionize the game, and I’ve been lucky enough to see this through in many sports. Watching players blossom from beginners to elite competitors is one of the most inspirational improvements a coach can witness. Though my coaches over the years have fostered my love for field hockey more than ever, my greatest supporters, mentors, and coaches, will always be my parents. My mom played field hockey for Jen Averill at Wake Forest University from 1993-1997 (she was the captain in 1995), and my dad played football at Tufts University from 1998-2002. Family dinner conversations are often filled with stories about the highs and lows of college sports- a type of family that doesn’t come around often. Playing field hockey in college is not for the weak, many tell me. You just have to love it. And I definitely do. 

This fall season I stepped into a new role as Captain of our field hockey team. With captain's practices to organize, fundraising to coordinate, and new players to acclimate, there were a lot of new opportunities for me to lead our fairly young team. That being said, trying something new is a big part of who I am. I have been a gymnast, cross-country runner, soccer player, horseback rider, swim team member, skier, snowboarder, basketball player, sprinter, dancer, and local farm volunteer. Alongside all of these passions, field hockey has been a steady favorite. Yet it wasn’t until my 14-hour drive to a Wake Forest Field Hockey camp two summers ago that I realized I wanted to play in college. Ever since those days in July, I’ve pursued this goal. I am currently a junior (class of 2025) Varsity Field Hockey player at Cohasset High School in Massachusetts, and I also play for NorthEast Elite Field Hockey Club. I’m excited for the opportunity to play hockey for years to come.