Julia Young

Height:
5-6
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Woodrow Wilson
Hometown:
Washinton, D.C.

Averill on Young:
'Julia is a versatile, aggressive goalkeeper who will add depth in our backfield. Her organizational skills coupled with her communication style make her an invaluable part of the defense. We are excited to have such a positive and hard working player join our program.'

2008: Helped post two shutouts as a member of the Deacon backfield ... Helped hold opponents to an average of 1.8 goals per game ... Finished season with 1-0-0 record.

Background: Member of the Futures Program at Maryland for six seasons ... National Futures Tournament in 2002, 2004, and 2006 ... Participated in the Junior Olympics in 2004, and 2006 ... Gold medalist in 2006 ... Member of the [apos]05 and [apos]07 Futures Elite ... Member of Ocelots field hockey from first through ninth grade ... Capitol Pegasus U-16 and U-19 teams through senior year.

Personal: Born August 23, 1990 ... Parents are Dan and Monica Young ... Has three younger siblings, David (15), Alex (12), and Elizabeth (10) ... Chose Wake Forest because of the team, the campus and the academic environment.

Young[apos]s Career Statistics
Through 2008 Season