Fall 2011 Field Hockey Roster

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Jersey Number 14

Kelsey Zeswitz

  • Position:
    M
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Major:
    Arts and Sciences
  • Hometown:
    Lititz, Pa.
  • High School:
    Warwick

WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh is the perfect balance of academics and athletics. Between the team and the opportunities available here, it was a no brainer.”

ON COACH BLUE: “Coach Blue exemplifies every quality of an outstanding coach. She cares so much for every player, about our development on and off the field, and knows how to push us in a way that makes us want to work our hardest to achieve goals we never thought possible. She is a central part to the cohesion of LUFH and I think she and the rest of the coaching staff will lead us to great achievements.”

ON PLAYING FIELD HOCKEY AT LEHIGH: “Our team is a family, and through thick and thin, we continue to grow and learn new things about ourselves and what we can accomplish together. We have so much fun together while still bringing the competition in every practice and game to better ourselves. The coaching staff fosters an atmosphere of respect and dedication that resonates in the relationships we all have with each other.”

AS A JUNIOR (2011): Finished with six points (one goal, four assists), which stood tied for fourth on the team … One of six Mountain Hawks to start all 19 games … Four assists were a career high … Recorded four shots (three on goal) … Tallied an assist against Penn (10/12) as part of Lehigh’s first-ever win over the Quakers … Scored first goal of the season a game earlier vs. Cornell (10/9) … Dished an assist as part of 3-2 win over Siena (9/28) … Assisted a goal at Sacred Heart (9/23) … Recorded an assist in the season opener vs. Georgetown (9/2).


AS A SOPHOMORE (2010): Played in all 16 games (including seven starts) while posting a career-high four points via a goal and two assists … Finished the season with 10 shots and eight shots on goal … Career game at Siena (9/22), registering four points via a goal and two assists … Also had an assist vs. Quinnipiac (8/29).

AS A FRESHMAN (2009): Appeared in all 17 games making 13 starts … Scored first-career goal against Bucknell … Added an assist in regular-season finale versus American.

BEFORE LEHIGH: Second Team Lancaster/Lebanon League All-Star … Lancaster/Lebanon League Academic All-Star … Played her club hockey for Sutter’s Brigade … Participated in N.I.T. and National Hockey Festival … Three-year participant in the Keystone Winter Games … Member of the National Honor Society … Also lettered in lacrosse.

CAREER STATISTICS 

Season
GP-GS
G
A
Pts
Sh
Shot%
SOG
SOG%
GW
PS-Att
DSv
2009
17-13
1
1
3
7
.143
5
.714
0
0-0
0
2010
16-7
1
2
4
10
.100
8
.800
0
0-0
0
2011
19-19
1
4
6
4
.250
3
.750
0
0-0
0
Career
52-39
3
7
13
21
.143
16
.762
0
0-0
0

 

GETTING TO KNOW KELSEY
Nickname: Zesty
Why did you choose Lehigh? I loved the team, it has a beautiful campus, prestigious academic reputation, and it was close enough to home my family could come watch me play.
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The school colors! (kidding)
Major & Why: Global Studies - I wanted a diverse education that would prepare me for a career in various global health organizations.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Global Health Issues 
Favorite Place on Campus: The Front Lawn
Favorite Food: Filet Mignon and Amish-made whoopee pies are at a dead tie
Favorite Color: Any bright color
Favorite Musical Artist: Temper Trap
Favorite Movie: Any Pixar movie
Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Erin Andrews
Favorite Pro Team: Any MLS team
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Rafael Nadal
Hobbies: Spending time with my insane and amazing friends and family, and perfect nephew.
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Time Magazine
Place I'd Like To Visit: All 7 Wonders of the World
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I’d like to be ambidextrous.
Dream Job: Run my own NGO
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Honestly, 14 was the closest number available to my lucky number 13 my freshman year.
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Beach volleyball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a beach house, then start my own NGO.
2025 Lehigh Field Hockey Season Preview
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