Let’s go! We are so pumped to announce that Katelyn Kearns has joined the Longstreth Athlete Program as a Voodoo Ambassador!
Katelyn, a native of Arnold, Maryland, has been passionate about field hockey since the age of five. A standout at Broadneck High School, she earned honors such as MaxFH Top 50 ’23, MaxFH ’24 High School National All-American Team, and was named MVP at JPIL with her club team, Freedom HKY. Now a freshman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, we’re eager to watch her kick off her collegiate field hockey journey.
Fun Facts:
What stick do you use and why do you choose it?
I have the Voodoo Nemesis E5, and I chose it because it had a good/soft first touch.
How long have you been playing field hockey, and what made you first want to start playing?
I started playing when I was 5 years old because my best friend started playing, and we wanted to do it together.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
Just getting hype with my team.
What's your go-to pre game meal?
Panera bread
What is your go-to game day hairstyle?
I always have two braids that go into a braided ponytail.
Favorite pump-up song(s) to listen to before a game?
I love it by Charli xcx, Dream and Nightmares by Meek Mill, All the Stars by SZA.
Describe your playing style in three words?
Composed, fast, detail-oriented
What do you like to do when you are not playing field hockey?
I also play basketball and lacrosse, but outside of sports, I love baking.
Do you have any game day superstitions?
I always get my hair braided by the same person, and I choose what color I want the rubber bands to be.
What is your favorite motivational quote?
“I didn’t come this far to get this far” because it reminds me that the job is not done yet, and I can always improve.
If you could give your younger self a piece of advice, what would it be?
Keep working hard and keep your head up when things get difficult.
What is your favorite field hockey memory?
Making a last-second shot to win NITs or winning the state championship with my high school team.
