Cally Moran headed to Brown U for field hockey
Published on June 14, 2012 in Sports
by Liz Titterton '12 (Staff Writer)
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| Cally Moran '12 with her coach and mother Bobbi Moran and Beth Findley '12. Photo courtesy of Cally Moran '12 |
Q: When did you first start playing your sport and what role has it played in your life up until this point?
A: Ten years ago, I started playing field hockey for fun and at camps with my mom. Freshman year I played field on JV and goalie on varsity, and then for my final three years at Loomis, I was the varsity goalie. I really love playing field hockey, and the thought of not being able to do it for four more years would be really heartbreaking.
Q: When did you decide you wanted to compete at the college level and how was the recruiting process for you?
A: During my sophomore year my mom and my coaches started mentioning how colleges were always looking for goalies, so I began going to tournaments and college showcases to meet college coaches. In the midst of my junior year, the college attention really blossomed and I began receiving notice from bigger Division I schools. I originally wanted to go to Yale, but after they had to scramble, last minute, to find a goalie for the year before me, they no longer had an open goalie spot. At a game at Andover this past season, their coach approached me and told me that Brown was looking for a goalie and I would be a good match. The rest is history and I am so excited to be playing for Brown University for the next 4 years!
Q: What impact has your sport had on your life? I.e. how has it made you who you are today?
A: During my time in field hockey at Loomis, I have learned to balance my relationship with my mom on and off the field. She was a great coach and always let other coaches yell at me when I ever made a mistake. I have really loved being able to share the last four years with her doing something we are both very passionate about, and I will miss her next year.
Q: What are your biggest accomplishments thus far? Favorable memories, shout-outs to teammates or coaches, and goals for the future.
A: I want to thank my coaches, my mother, and all my teammates, particularly my co-captains, Chloe Alexander and Devin Markison for giving me a great field hockey experience. One of my most memorable games was the 2011 Williston game. They were ranked #2 in the league and we were only ranked #7, but the game went into overtime. There was a penalty stroke that I blocked, and then Devin took the ball up the field and scored to win the game. I loved getting to learn the sport of field hockey and grow with it. I am proud of my growth as a player and am blessed to have such incredible teammates and coaches. I can’t wait for next year!
A: Ten years ago, I started playing field hockey for fun and at camps with my mom. Freshman year I played field on JV and goalie on varsity, and then for my final three years at Loomis, I was the varsity goalie. I really love playing field hockey, and the thought of not being able to do it for four more years would be really heartbreaking.
Q: When did you decide you wanted to compete at the college level and how was the recruiting process for you?
A: During my sophomore year my mom and my coaches started mentioning how colleges were always looking for goalies, so I began going to tournaments and college showcases to meet college coaches. In the midst of my junior year, the college attention really blossomed and I began receiving notice from bigger Division I schools. I originally wanted to go to Yale, but after they had to scramble, last minute, to find a goalie for the year before me, they no longer had an open goalie spot. At a game at Andover this past season, their coach approached me and told me that Brown was looking for a goalie and I would be a good match. The rest is history and I am so excited to be playing for Brown University for the next 4 years!
Q: What impact has your sport had on your life? I.e. how has it made you who you are today?
A: During my time in field hockey at Loomis, I have learned to balance my relationship with my mom on and off the field. She was a great coach and always let other coaches yell at me when I ever made a mistake. I have really loved being able to share the last four years with her doing something we are both very passionate about, and I will miss her next year.
Q: What are your biggest accomplishments thus far? Favorable memories, shout-outs to teammates or coaches, and goals for the future.
A: I want to thank my coaches, my mother, and all my teammates, particularly my co-captains, Chloe Alexander and Devin Markison for giving me a great field hockey experience. One of my most memorable games was the 2011 Williston game. They were ranked #2 in the league and we were only ranked #7, but the game went into overtime. There was a penalty stroke that I blocked, and then Devin took the ball up the field and scored to win the game. I loved getting to learn the sport of field hockey and grow with it. I am proud of my growth as a player and am blessed to have such incredible teammates and coaches. I can’t wait for next year!
