Coach: Lifon Huynh, entering first season as head coach

2010 record: 1-10-2 (league: 0-3-1)

2010 Recap: Because of the injuries of key players, the Falcons were unable to fulfill their goals of a CCS title. Their primary defender, graduate Colleen Garland, broke her hand and was out for nearly the entire season, forcing the team to make difficult roster adjustments. Team captain Vanessa Block also injured her hand. Their only win was against Los Altos.

Star player: Senior midfielder Anna Ashe

Key Departures: Vanessa Block, forward; Ren Norris, midfielder; Kathryn Nobles, forward; Garland, defender

Key Additions: Sophomore midfielders Ingrid Hong, Jennie Werner and Sarah Finley

Keys to victory: Executing more offensive defense plays and becoming a more offensive team overall. The team must maintain a positive mindset to succeed this season.

On keeping a positive attitude: “We probably would have loved to freak out and complain about our losses, but we didn’t really have a choice because the season being so rough, keeping a positive attitude was key” —junior Megan Doles.

Key number: 17 percent of the team new to varsity.