TOP 50: Nashoba Regional High School sophomore Madeline Zacchini commits to University of California-Berkeley!
Player Name: Madeline Zacchini
Grad Year: 2021
Player Ranking: Top 50
College Choice: University of California-Berkeley (D1)
Date Committed: October 5, 2018
Position: Midfield/Defense
State: Massachusetts
High School: Nashoba Regional High School
Club: Boston
What will you major in/study?: Political Science & Journalism
Field Hockey Honors/Accomplishments: 2018 MAX Field Hockey New England Region High School Player to Watch, U16 National Futures Championship, AAU Junior Olympic Selection, 2017 U14 National Futures Championship, AAU Junior Olympics Selection, U14 Stars & Stripes Elite Game
Why did you choose this school?: The team culture and coaches are amazing, and it is one of the top universities in the world.
Other colleges considered: Harvard University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Boston College
Anyone you would like to thank?: I would like to thank my parents, Lori and Ed, for making so many sacrifices for me and supporting me with every decision I make. My sister, Abbie, for always being there for me on and off the field. My club coach, Nate, and high school coach, Jaime, for pushing me to become the best player I can be. My trainer, Jeremy, for keeping me strong and healthy and making the gym feel like my second home.
