Tara Tracchio

Position:
Forward
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Emmaus
Hometown:
Macungie, Pa.
Major:
Undeclared

AT DELAWARE
First-year member of the Blue Hens • joins the Hens alongside former teammates in senior Allie Mikelson and sophomore Krissy Mikelson from field hockey powerhouse Emmaus High School • understands what it takes to be competitive individually and as a team.

2015 SEASON
Did not appear in any contests for the three-time CAA champion Blue Hens • Team Most Improved Player.

HIGH SCHOOL
Helped guide the Hornets to an outstanding mark of 99-6-1 during her career under legendary coach Sue Butz-Stavin • during her senior campaign, EHS posted a 24-2-1 record while clinching the Class 3A state title • led Firestx club team to NIT Championship • member of the honor roll.

PERSONAL
Tara Mary Tracchio [TRACK—ee—oh] • born May 20, 1997 in Richmond, Va. • daughter of Mary and Rich Tracchio • has three siblings, Caitlin, Kim and Richie • uncle played football at Villanova while cousin played baseball at Georgia Southern • lists favorite sports team as the New York Yankees • has yet to declare a major • would like to study abroad • fell in love the first time she visited the University of Delaware • exclaims that UD is exactly what she wanted in a school in that it is close to home, but not too close, and there are a variety of things to do and places to visit • also mentions that the team philosophy and chemistry was just what she wanted in a program.