Field Hockey Preview 2011 September 16, 2011 — by Ingrid Hong 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. 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. 2 views this week