Catie Coyle Class: Freshman Hometown: Tucson, Ariz. High School: Salpointe Catholic Height: 6-3 Position: MB Club: VBC Dinamo

As a Freshman (2011): Appeared in eight matches for the Terps...recorded three kills and three blocks against Duke (10/15)...made her debut as a Terp against Quinnipiac (9/3) and tallied two kills.

Before Maryland: 2010 5A Southern Region Girls' Volleyball Player of the Year...played three seasons of varsity volleyball under head coach Amy Johnson at Salpointe Catholic High School...holds Lancers' record for blocks in a single match (12)...totaled 237 kills, 77 blocks, and 20 aces in senior season...named 2010 Fall All-Southern Arizona First Team...played club volleyball for VBC Dinamo under head coach Chris Gonzalez from 2007-2011..won the 2009 Junior Olympics Silver Medal.

Personal: Full name Catherine Camille Coyle...daughter of Joe and Camille Coyle...has one sister, Annie (14)...maintained above a 4.0 cumulative GPA all four years of high school (4.1)...member of National Honor Society...grandmother, Nancy Coyle, was first woman college men's basketball coach (Holy Family University).

Getting to know Catie:

What was your biggest sports thrill?
Playing in Moscow, Russia in the Viktor Filipchenko Memorial Volleyball Tournament

Why did you choose Maryland?
The amazing atmosphere, reputation, and volleyball program

What is an interesting fact about you?
My Grandmother, Nancy Coyle, was the first woman college men's basketball coach (Holy Family University)

What is your favorite pre-game meal?
A turkey sandwich and a smoothie