2012 Women's Soccer Roster
Biography
2011 (Freshman): Played in 19 games, started in 11…Recorded 5 shots on the season, 2 on goal…Had 2 shots (1 on goal) in the Peacocks’ 1-0 loss to Canisius on October 2nd…
High School Individual Athletic Achievements/Honors: Second Team All-County (2007), First Team All-County (2008-2010), First Team All-Group (2011), Team Captain (2011), Player of the Year (2010). Finished school with 92 goals and 45 assists
High School Team Athletic Achievements: Team went to second round of States in 2010
Academic Honors: MAAC All-Academic Honor Roll
ON THE FIELD
Club/Travel Team: New York Magic, Hoboken All-Stars, & New York Gotham Girls
Favorite Athlete: David Beckham
Favorite Professional Team: Manchester United
Two things I bring to the team: Speed and hard work
My favorite thing about being a student-athlete is: The relationships I’ve developed with my teammates and the competition.
Since my last competitive season the aspect of my training I’ve worked on the most is: Ball striking
Who most influenced your athletic career and why: My father; he coached me from the ages of 7 to 17. He always pushed me to work harder and give soccer my all.
Favorite motivational quote: “It's not about being better than someone else, it's about being better than you were the day before.”
Reason you chose your number: The number 15 has always been my favorite number.
What is your biggest sports’ thrill: winning
Pre-game Rituals: I make sure I am well rested, and I try to stay focused and keep a positive mind-set.
Greatest Sports Memory: When I was a ball girl at an MLS game and I saw Freddy Adu, who was only 14, score his first goal in the league.
OFF THE FIELD
Nickname: Jess, Jessie
Parents: Germaine and Xavier Melendez
Siblings/Ages: Justin - 14
Favorite Food: Pizza
One fun fact about me: I used to Irish Step Dance all throughout grammar school and part of high school.
Playing on my iPod right now: Eminem, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, & Mac Miller
My most prized personal possession is: My phone because it has thousands of my pictures on it and I would hate to lose them.
Favorite childhood cartoon/show: Rugrats
Favorite cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios
Top 3 Favorite T.V. Shows: Awkward., Friends, & George Lopez
Hobbies/Interests: Running, shopping, reading, watching movies, spending time with family & friends, and playing soccer
If you could visit any country/place in the world where would it be: Jamaica
What three items would you bring if stranded on a desert island? What one teammate would you bring?: water, a soccer ball, & a tent. I would probably bring Kasey with me.
PEACOCK PRIDE
Reason you chose Saint Peter’s: It’s a very good school and the location is good for me.
Best part about being a Peacock: Being a part of the women’s soccer team
Favorite thing to do on/around campus: Hang out in the quad with my friends
One thing I really like about Saint Peter’s that most people wouldn’t know: I love the camaraderie between the athletes at school.
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