Alyssa Parker (born August 4, 1994) is an American field hockey player who plays for the US national team.

Alyssa Parker
Alyssa Parker playing in the 2019 FIH Pro League match against Great Britain
Personal information
National teamUnited States women's national field hockey team
Born (1994-08-04) August 4, 1994 (age 30)
Woodbine, Maryland, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Maryland
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)

Early life

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Parker's mom was a field hockey player. When her sister took up field hockey, she decided to start playing as well.[1]

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Schimmel, Greg (November 7, 2011). "Glenelg's Alyssa Parker winds down what may be the best field hockey career in Washington area history". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ Sun, Sandra McKee, The Baltimore. "Field Hockey Player of the Year: Alyssa Parker, midfielder, senior". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved February 8, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Schopman Names 25-Athlete Roster to Compete in 2019 FIH Pro League | FIH". www.fih.ch. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Writer, DIANA PUGLIESE | Sports. "USA Field Hockey announces 2020 FIH Pro League roster". LancasterOnline. Retrieved February 8, 2020.