Catie Mann

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-4
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Downingtown STEM Academy
Hometown:
Downingtown, Pa.
Major:
Biology

AT DELAWARE
Second-year member of the Blue Hens as a redshirt freshman • adds depth at center midfield and outside back positions.

2014 SEASON
Did not see game action as a first-year player and retained freshman eligibility.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Downingtown STEM Academy and competed for Downingtown East High School • standout in soccer and lacrosse • three-year starter in soccer for head coach Craig Reed • led team to three-year record of 41-15-3 and conference titles in 2011 and 2013 • earned second team all-conference honors as a senior in 2013 when she also was named to the West Chester Daily Local All-Area team • two-year starter in lacrosse for head coach Christa Smith as a defender but did not play her senior year due to an injury • earned all-conference honors as a junior in 2013 • National Honor Society and German Honor Society • National Merit Scholarship finalist • head of school's Relay for Life Chapter • member of Model United Nations Club • earned school's Headmaster's Award, Habits of Mind Recognition Award, and NHS Outstanding Leadership Award.

PERSONAL
Catherine Francis "Catie" Mann • born Jan. 2, 1996 • daughter of David and Lillian Mann • both parents are graduates of Lycoming (Pa.) College • father is CEO of Mann Software • has an older and younger brother • biology major at Delaware • would like to work in the field of genetics after graduation • comes from an athletic family • brother, Kyle, plays lacrosse at Widener (Pa.) University • cousin, Heather Makatche, played soccer at Philadelphia University; cousin, Shawn Makatche, played soccer at Shippensburg (Pa.); uncle, Dennis Mann, played lacrosse at Widener; uncle, John Makatche, played soccer at St. Bernard College; and uncle, Mike Makatche, was a rower at Mercyhurst (Pa.) • enjoys lacrosse, biking, and listening to music in her spare time • favorite pro teams are the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and Union (MLS) • has worked as a babysitter during the summer • traveled across Europe this past summer.