Kelli James Precourt of Medford, New Jersey, was a field hockey sensation at Old Dominion University. Playing striker, James led the Monarchs to three NCAA national championships (1988-90-92). She was a two-time All-American, and was also given the coveted Honda-Broderick Award in 1992, which honors the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. That year, James led the nation in scoring with 131 points and 59 assists. James was a four-time All-South Region selection and a 1990 and 1992 NCAA All-Tournament selection. She was also named the New Jersey Writers Association’s Female Athlete of the Year in both 1990 and 1992. Precourt was a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic field hockey team, which competed in the Atlanta Games. She served as vice-captain for the USA field hockey squad at the 1998 World Cup, and tied for the Team USA scoring lead in the 1999 Pan American Games.
