Jamie Montgomery

Hometown: Maidens, VA
Current Residence: Lewisburg, PA
Born: 1985
Joined National Team: 2013
Position: Defender
Number: 32
Caps: 11

BIO

Playing competitive field hockey has always had a mainstay in Montgomery’s life, but she has also built up quite the resume out of her turf shoes. Montgomery received a Master’s of Education from Temple University in 2009 and coached for Bucknell University from 2009 to 2013. She was a standout for the Demon Deacons and is now reunited on the pitch with teammates Lauren Crandall and Michelle Kasold.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2008-2009: Developmental Squad
2004-2006: US Junior National Team
2005: Pan American Team
2004: NCAA National Champion and ACC Champion 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Twitter: @jw_montgomery
High School: The Collegiate School
Club: Saints
College: Wake Forest University
Major: Double major in English and Sociology. Master’s of Education at Temple University.
Names of parents/guardians: Paige and Steve Whitten
Names of sibling(s): Reid Whitten and Sarah Whitten-Hayslip
Name of Husband: R.D. Montgomery JR
Game day mantra: Work hard. Have Fun. Win.
Favorite sports quote: “Sports are better than anything else, always.” – Scott van Pelt, ESPN SportsCenter
Best words of advice: Always wear your shin guards.