Coach O'Connor says, "Laura is great on both ends of the game and her understanding of the game will help out tremendously. Look for her to start throughout the season."

Honors and Awards: Division II National Academic Squad (2008)

2008: Started in all 10 games played netting one goal for two points against Drew University (9/20).

At Pierson High School: Earned letter in field hockey sophomore through senior year, while playing varsity softball all four years...named all-conference and all-division junior and senior year in hockey...named softball MVP junior and senior year, also receiving all division kudos...National Honor Society member...recipient of the Suffolk County Zone award...inducted into the Suffolk County Hall of Fame...voted school's most valuable player senior year.

Personal: Daughter of John and Peggy Stafford...has one sister Melanie...enjoys playing field hockey, going to the beach and reading...played travel softball thru high school years...majoring in physical education.