FEATURE: 2022 Ashley Sessa

Player Name: Ashley Sessa
Player Ranking: Top 3
Grad Year: 2022
College Choice: University of North Carolina (D1)
Date Committed: March 5, 2019
State: Pennsylvania
High School: Spring-Ford High School
Club: WC Eagles
Position: Forward/Midfield
Honors/Accomplishments: 2019 U17 U.S. National Team Member, Junior U.S. Women’s National Indoor Team, 2018 MAX Field Hockey Second Team All-PA Region, AAA All-State First Team, PAC Liberty Division First Team, U14 & U16 National Club Champion (w/WC Eagles)
What will you major in/study?: Undecided
Why did you choose this school?: When I visited the campus of UNC I felt like I was home. The campus is beautiful. The academics and athletics are strong. The coaching staff and team are amazing. It has that family feel I was looking for. I knew it was the perfect fit for me.
Other Colleges Considered: University of Maryland, University of Delaware, University of Connecticut, Duke University
Anyone you would like to thank?: I would like to thank my parents and brother for all their love and support. My WC Eagles’ coaches Jun and Richard Kentwell, Jaja Kentwell, Guy Cathro, Javier Telechea, Melissa McCarthy, and Katie Evans. My high school coach Jenni Anderson and all of my coaches along the way that have shaped me into the person I am today. My teammates and friends for always being there for me and pushing me to be a better person and player. And the UNC coaches for giving me the opportunity to continue to do what I love.