Longstreth Sporting Goods Ambassador - Jenna Kirby

 

Hometown: Spring City, PA     Position: Back    

Stick: Osaka Future Lab

College: Miami University     Schedule


MIAMI UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS

2022

NFHCA Player Watch List
Defensive Player of the Week 9/20/22
MAC Regular Season Champion
MAC Tournament Champion
MAC Tournament MVP
All MAC Tournament Team
MAC Scholar Athlete of the Week
D1 NCAA Tournament Participant
NFHCA D1 National Academic Squad

2021

Saw action in 23 games, making 22 starts
Finished season with one goal, three assists and five points
Scored her lone goal in a 4-3 win over Ohio on Oct. 22
Added assists versus Rider, Saint Francis and Louisville

2020

Played in all 15 games as a freshman, including 14 starts
Recorded two goals and three assists for seven points on the year
Recorded first career point with an assist in 3-0 win over Ohio
Scored first career goal in 5-0 win at Ball State
Played season-high 61 minutes in NCAA Tournament game vs. Stanford

 

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Four-year letterwinner
Scored 53 career goals and 40 assists
Team advanced to the state tournament in 2017-19
Earned all-region first team in 2019
Earned first-team all-state in 2019

 

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS

What stick do you play with and why did you choose it?

I play with the Osaka Future Lab. I picked this stick because of the lightweight feel and the great ratio of control and power I have when playing with it.

Do you play with a glove? If so, which glove and what do you like about it?

I play with the gryphon gmitt G4 glove. I like the closed palm feature this glove has which allows me to grip my stick well. This glove also gives me great protection on the top of my hand which makes me feel comfortable going in for block tackles and knowing that if I get hit, I will be protected.

What shin guards do you play with? Why did you choose them?

I play with the TK shinguards. I chose these because they are very comfortable to wear and give me a lot of protection for my shins.

What grip is on your stick and why did you choose it?

I have the gryphon chamois grip and I picked it because my hands do not slip when playing and it is long lasting.

How long have you been playing field hockey?

I have played field hockey since I was in 6th grade.

What school do you play for? What brand sponsors them?

I play for Miami University and we are sponsored by adidas.

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

Our team has a pre-game ritual of going to the local coffee shop in the morning every home game.

What's your go-to pre-game hairstyle?

My gameday hairstyle is two braids going into a ponytail.

What's your go-to pre-game meal?

My go-to pre-game meal is an everything bagel with cream cheese and a cup of fruit.

Favorite pump up songs to listen to before a game?

I usually listen to anything by Drake before a game.

Describe your playing style in 3 words

Aggressive, confident, adaptable

What do you like to do when not playing field hockey?

When I'm not playing field hockey I like to hang out with my friends and do different activities offered by my University.

What's your favorite motivational quote?

"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up" -Vince Lombardi

If you could give your younger field hockey self a piece of advice, what would it be?

I would tell my younger self to have fun with everything you do because you won't know if something won't be there one day.

Other than field hockey, what's your favorite fall activity?

My favorite fall activity is going on hikes