FEATURE: 2022 Kate Oliver

Player Name: Kate Oliver
Player Ranking: Top 100 for class of 2022
Grad Year: 2022
College Choice:  Stanford University (D1)
Date Committed: May, 2019
State: Missouri
High School: MICDS
Club: AIM
Position: Forward/Midfield
What will you major in/study?: Undecided
Honors and Accomplishments: 2019 MAX Field Hockey Second Team All-Region, St. Louis Today All-Metro Second Team, Metro League First Team, U16 Junior National Camp, U16 Stars & Stripes Game, U16 National Futures Championship
Why did you choose this school?: I chose Stanford because of the combination of outstanding athletics and academics. Stanford is a place that I know I can pursue my passion for both. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew this was where I wanted to go to college.
Other Colleges Considered: Northwestern, Harvard, Princeton
Who would you like to thank?: I would like to thank Tara and the whole Stanford coaching staff for giving me this amazing opportunity. I would also like to thank all of my AIM coaches, specifically Lauren Cornthwaite and Kelsey Scheer for helping me develop as a player and a person through their guidance. Special thanks to Lynn Mittler at MICDS and all of my teammates who have helped me grow by pushing me to do my best everyday. Lastly, I would like to thank both of my parents. My mother has traveled around the country with me and no matter how I play, she is always encouraging. Both my parents have made sure that I am supported every step of the way, whether it’s making sure I have what I need in between games or helping me with homework on the flight home after a long day of playing. I could not be the person I am today without them, and I am thankful to have both of them by my side. And a special shout out to both my siblings, who have lost their voices on multiple occasions cheering for me.