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Rachel Dawson

    by Bob McGovern
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Team:

USA Field Hockey



Position:

Midfield/Back



Hometown:

Berlin, N.J.



Date of Birth:

Aug. 2, 1985



Height:

5' 10"



Weight:

160



High School:

Eastern Regional High School, Voorhees, N.J. (2003)



Undergraduate Education:

University of North Carolina (2007)



Statistics:

International Caps: 54 ... 2001 USA Under-21 Team; 2002 USA Under-19 Team; 2003 US Under-20 Team; 2004 USA Under-21 Team; 2005 USA Under-21 Team/USA National Team; USA National Squad, 2006-08 ... 2003 Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year at North Carolina ... Started all 21 games for the Tar Heels while leading the team with 19 goals.



Personal:

Born in Camden, N.J. ... Began playing field hockey at age 11, following the example of sisters Natalie and Sarah, who both played on the U.S. National Team...Participated in U.S. Field Hockey's Futures Program ... Nickname is "Daws" ... Currently a student.

The most influential person in your sporting career:

My mom. She has supported me through everything.

Favorite place to play:

UNC Chapel Hill

I would characterize my style of play as:

"Rough"

I am a natural at:

freestylin'

The most unusual thing that's happened to me:

I was stranded in Montreal

Most people don't know that I:

am a wannabe rapper

The field hockey rule I hate the most:

Obstruction

My philosophy on life:

Everything happens for a reason...always

Other than field hockey, my favorite Olympic sport is:

Basketball

Favorites:

  1. Food - Anything with ketchup

  2. Movie - Ocean's Eleven

  3. TV Show - Friends

  4. Actress - Julia Roberts

  5. Pro Team - Eagles

  6. Musical artist - Eminem

  7. Pastime - writing

Source: www.usfieldhockey.com
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    Bob McGovern
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