Northwestern University Athletics
April Fronzoni Named Northwestern's New Volunteer Assistant Coach
8/10/2008 12:00:00β―AM | Field Hockey
Aug. 10, 2008
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern head field hockey coach Kelly McCollum announced today (Sunday, Aug. 10) that April Fronzoni, currently an alternate on the United States Women's Olympic Field Hockey team competing in Beijing, will join the Wildcats' staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
"We are thrilled to have April joining our staff," McCollum said. "Her competitive and championship level experiences both at the University of Michigan and as a member of the U.S. National Team will add great value to our program. We look forward to the positive impact she will have in our team's development."
A four-time letterwinner in field hockey at the University of Michigan, Fronzoni concluded her Wolverine career as the all-time leader in goals (68) and points (155). She was the first player in program history to be named Big Ten Conference Athlete of the Year in 2002 and was tabbed Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003. Fronzoni, a three-time NFHCA All-American and All-Big Conference selection, was also a member of the 2001 NCAA Championship team and earned all-tournament honors.
On the international scene, Fronzoni played the forward position and combined for 60 caps and 15 goals. She has been a member of USA Field Hockey every year since 1998, starting with the Under-16 National Team and as recently as 2007-08 with the USA National Team. She was also a member of the 2004 U.S. National Field Hockey Olympic Qualifying Team (Auckland, New Zealand).
Fronzoni received her degree in sports management and communication from the University of Michigan in 2004.
