NAME: Sydney Lavan

HOMETOWN:  Jackson, NJ

MAJOR:  Chemistry with a concentration in Advanced Chemistry

FAVORITE PRO ATHLETE: Tobin Heath

FAVORITE PRO SPORTS TEAM: NY Giants

FAVORITE MONMOUTH TEAM OTHER THAN WOMEN'S SOCCER: Men's Soccer

FAVORITE VENUE TO PLAY AT: Hesse Field on the Great Lawn

OPPONENT MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING: Siena/Rider

HOW ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR SUMMER?:  Training, running, working, hanging by the beach, hanging with friends and family and playing with all 4 of my dogs!!!!!!

BEST WAY TO RELAX: Reading a book, beach, or playing with my dogs

FAVORITE MEAL: Pizza

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT:  Bahamas/Florida

PREGAME SONG: Everybody by Backstreet Boys

FAVORITE PART OF GAMEDAY: Getting pumped up in the locker room/opening whistle

FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS: The MAC and Edison (science building)

DESCRIBE MONMOUTH SOCCER: When I think of Monmouth soccer I think of family. The atmosphere that us players and coaches create is a welcoming environment. We work hard day in and day out and we know what is expected of us. We create team goals and set high expectations that are achievable. Monmouth soccer is fun. We are always joking around, dancing, singing, and making memories. As teammates we look out for each other on and off the field. Monmouth soccer has given me so much and has made me a better person. I am truly blessed to be part of such a great program and to be forever a hawk!

DESCRIBE COACH TURNER: Coach Turner is a hard-working and determined coach who expects the highest level from her players. She cares about every player and wants the best for each of us. Coach can be tough but it's because she knows what were capable of and she wants to see us succeed on and off the field. Coach can also be fun! She makes jokes and sometimes sings on the bus! She is also very dedicated to the program. All in all, Coach Turner has created a great winning atmosphere here at Monmouth and a strong reputation.

OFFENSIVE MVP IN 2016 WILL BE: Rachelle Ross

DEFENSIVE MVP IN 2016 WILL BE: Allie Girardi

WHAT PLAYER WILL SURPRISE PEOPLE IN 2016: Madie Gibson

FASTEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM: Rachael Ivanicki

FUNNIEST PLAYER ON THE TEAM: LeAnne Davis

FAVORITE ACCOUNT TO FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @yagurl_daxe

POST-GRADUATION PLANS: I plan to go onto to Graduate school and ultimately attain my PhD in Chemistry.