Latest chapter in illustrious career for Trombetta begins
After finishing her career as a First Team All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year at Michigan, Katie Trombetta now turns her attention to representing the United States in field hockey.
The Sachem East product was selected to the U.S. Women’s National Development squad after a three-day training session in Lancaster, PA. Thirty-four women tried out and 21 were selected.
According to the Team USA website, the U.S. Women’s National Development Squad accounts for the transitional phase between the U-21 USWNT and the senior USWNT.
Next up are four training camps as they prepare for a tour to Chile from May 15-24. Following that trip, athletes will be reevaluated and, if ready, called up to the senior team starting in September. The eventual main goal being to represent Team USA at the Olympics and World Championships.
-Words by Chris R. Vaccaro