Athlete Profile

Jessica Buttinger

Women's Junior Team

Nickname: Jess
Position: Midfield
Birthplace: Hamilton, ON
Hometown: Waterloo, ON
Residence: Waterloo, ON
Languages: English

Former Teams: GOA reds (Toronto), Resurrection Phoenix (Waterloo, ON)
Coaches: Pam Bustin (Duke), Ed Fernandez (GOA), Evon Taylor (Resurrection)
First Int'l Appearance: 2010 Indoor World Cup Qualifier in Venezuela

Biography
Competitions

Field Hockey Background

Guy Zink asked me to try out for the provincial team going into the summer of 2007, he knew that I was an ice hockey player and runner so thought field hockey might be a good fit.

Proudest Moment

It would be a tie between winning OFSAA my senior year at Resurrection Catholic Secondary school and starting my first game as a freshman. Earning a spot to start was a huge goal in itself - and I ended up starting against Penn State. (My sister's team).

Career Highlights

- MVP of Resurrection Catholic Secondary's Varsity Field Hockey Team (4 years)
- Tournament 11 of Senior Nationals in Calgary (2010)
- NCAA Elite Eight (Duke 2011)
- Member of Canadian National Indoor Team (leading scorer at the 2-1- World Cup Qualifier)
- Member of Field Hockey Ontario teams (2007-Present)

Education

High School: Resurrection Catholic District Secondary

University: Duke University

Role Model

My sister Maddie is my role model; she has taught me that you can achieve anything you put your mind to. (Senior attending Notre Dame University for Track and Field, just came third in the heptathalon at the NCAA tournament)

Favourite Quote

"The only one that can tell you 'you can't' is you, and you don't have to listen."

Three Interesting Facts

1. I am the third oldest of seven children.(6 girls and one boy)
2. I hold the 13 and under 800m record in Canada. (2:09)
3. I am a huge Tim Tebow fan.

Advice for aspiring athletes...

Never give up. Set high goals, it will be that much sweeter when they are accomplished.

2012 Argentina Tour
(Junior Women)

May 24 - June 3, 2012
Buenos Aires, Argentina
USA-Canada Challenge
(Junior + U17 Women) x 33 x 8

April 4- 8, 2012
Vancouver, BC
Rutledge Field

Featured Player

Jessica Barnett

Women's Junior Team

Position: Midfield
Hometown: North Vancouver, BC
Nickname: JB

The most important thing you can control is effort. As long as you work hard every opportunity you get, you will be successful. More