We are thrilled to welcome Jenna Narleski to the Longstreth Athlete Program as a TK Brand Ambassador! Jenna joins us from Basking Ridge, New Jersey where she is a senior midfielder/forward at Ridge High School. This past season she was recognized by the NFHCA for the High School Impact Senior Team, Scholar of Distinction and 1st Team All-New Jersey Region. In 2024, she was also named to the U18 U.S. National Team.
Jenna was one of the top “Players to Watch” for Max Field Hockey and has been recently named to the 45 athlete roster for the Longstreth All American Game. Jenna will continue her field hockey career at the University of North Carolina this fall.
Get To Know The Athlete:
What stick do you use and why?
The Gold Extreme Late Bow because of how little it weighs along with the control and precision I have when it comes to doing stickwork and shooting.
What grip do you prefer?
I use the light blue TK grip. The blue is my favorite color and I love how soft and comfortable it is.
How long have you been playing field hockey and what made you first want to start playing?
I have been playing field hockey since 7th grade (5 years). I started playing because my mom and sisters had a love and passion for the game that drew me to it, along with how unique and fun the sport of field hockey looked intriguing to me.
Any pregame rituals?
A dance party before going out to warm up with my teammates and I always wear the same pair of pink HocSocx.
Go-to pregame meal?
Rice cakes with peanut butter and a banana
Go-to gameday hairstyle?
Slick back bun
Favorite pre-game pump up songs?
Summer 91, Ain’t No mountain High Enough, A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
Describe your playing style in 3 words.
Scrappy, fast and field aware
What do you enjoy to do when you are not playing field hockey?
I like to go to the beach, bake, play pickleball, go on outdoor walks and hangout with friends.
Any game day superstions?
I put on my left shinguard, sock and shoe before my right. I also use the same hairties for my hair.
Favorite motivational quote?
“I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.” Serena Williams
What piece of adivce would you give your younger self?
Remember the only person I am trying to be better than is myself the day before. Outworking myslef and being mentally tough is the recipe to greatness.
A favorite field hockey memory?
My favorite field hockey memory is representing my country in belgium last year playing ffor the U18 National Team.
