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Seven student-athletes have signed letters of intent to join the Bloomsburg women's soccer team for the fall of 2004 seventh-year head coach Sandy Dickson has announced.

Making commitments to Bloomsburg University are Christine Mongelli (South River, NJ), Lauren Hess ( East Greenville, PA), Jamie Spitzner (Jackson, NJ) , Robin Gerber (Succasunna, NJ), Brittany Mckew (Baltimore, MD), Brittney Moses (East Greenville, PA) and Jennifer Bradley (Haines Falls, NY).

“This is a group that combines athleticism, size, and increases our depth at the goalkeeper position as well as the back, midfield and up top,” Dickson said. “They are players with impressive, competitive noses for the game, and I have been impressed with their work rates as soccer players. They will all have an opportunity to contribute immediately to our program and will be tremendous additions to our squad.

Mongelli, a 5-4 midfielder/forward, was a 2000 member of the Olympic Development Program Area Pool in New Jersey, and a member of the AP New Jersey High School All-State Team. She scored 115 career goals, 36 as a senior at South River High School. She has been ranked in the top 10 for goals scorers in the state of New Jersey the past 3 years. In addition to competing with the NJ Knights Club program, Mongelli also competed in Varsity Basketball and Track. Mongelli is a fast, crafty offensive presence and should contribute goal scoring punch for the 2004 fall season. “I am impressed with Christine's grit and fire when she has the ball. She is tougher than many high school seniors I have seen, and we are very pleased that she has chosen to come play for us,” said Dickson.

Hess , a 5'8 midfielder/forward is a 1st Team PAC-10, 1st team All-Area, and 1st team all Southeast PA player. She completed her career at Upper Perkiomen High School with a record 69 goals, and was a 3v3 national finalist. Hess also played for the Bucks-Mont United Premier Club team and has played every position. “I have been watching Lauren play for awhile now, and every time I have seen her I like what she brings to the field , more and more,” Dickson said. “ She is physically a presence, is not afraid to bang in front of the net and in the air , and positionally is very versatile. I expect her to impact our program right away. Lauren has the ability to challenge in the air, serve, and finish. We are expecting her to mesh well with some of the strengths we already have and to add some strengths where we need them.”

Spitzner, a 5'10 midfielder/Back hails from Jackson, NJ. She captained her high school team and has played at a high level of club ball in New Jersey. “Jamie, has all the potential to develop into an excellent college player,” Dickson commented. “ She has a strong central presence, ability to distribute and ability to hold the ball under pressure. She has solid touch on the ball and gives us needed size in the middle of the park.” Also an avid snowboarder, Jamie has tremendous pure athletic ability. Her impact will be key for the Huskies to strengthen their midfield play.

Moses, a 5'7 goalkeeper from East Greenville, PA has been an EPYSA ODP program member from 1998-2003. She has attended the Region I ODP camp as well from 1998-2003. A member of the Vincent United Club Program. A teammate of Lauren Hess's at Upper Perkiomen, Brittany was named 1st team All Pac-10 , and 1st team All-Southeastern PA. Also was awarded the Good Citizenship Award of the Union League of Philadelphia. A talented goalkeeper; she is technically, tactically, and athletically sound. Moses will compete for the starting goalkeeper position at Bloomsburg in the fall of 2004. “We are very high on Brit,” said Dickson. “ She has a tremendous work rate, and a confidence and maturity that will allow her to compete as a freshman in an always tough conference. I have been impressed with Brit, and feel she is the type of person first and foremost that an elite goalkeeper needs to be. We are looking forward to her arrival to our program.”

Gerber, a 5'5 goalkeeper from Succasunna, NJ has been a four year member of the Roxbury High School Varsity program, earning All-County, All-Conference, All-Area and All-State honors in the state of New Jersey. A four year member of the Parsippany Elektrons club team who were the New Jersey State Cup Semi-Finalist in 2001, Finalists in 2002, and Semi-Finalists in 2003. “Robin is a very solid goalkeeper, with a strong competitive desire and fire to work hard. She is extremely sound on ground balls, and has the potential to be an excellent collegiate level keeper. She has shown already that she is willing to go the extra mile to reach her potential and I am excited about Robin coming to join us. I could not be happier with the level of the two goalkeepers coming into our program this fall.” Gerber has also competed in swimming and softball.

Mckew, a 5'7 midfielder hails from Baltimore, MD and Perry Hall High School. Mckew has been named All-Division, All-County, All-City/County, All-Metro, All-State Maryland, and a Top Ten Player to Watch from the Baltimore Sun Newspaper. Mckew also played Varsity lacrosse at Perry Hall. She led her team to the Maryland State 4A State Championship for 4 straight years. Also a member of the Baltimore Bays club program, a team that has been a 3 year state finalist in the Division I WAGS soccer league. “Brittany is a controlling, smart center midfielder. I am very impressed with her natural ability to deliver balls with perfect pace and to always be in the right place at the right time. Mckew is strong in the air game. In addition, she has great vision and creativity and is tireless physically. Brittany has always been a leader on her high school and club teams, and is the type of player and person we want involved with our program. I am looking forward to her being out there for us, and believe she has natural soccer talent, coupled with a work rate second to none.”

Bradley, a 5'4 Midfielder/Back from Haines Falls, NY is an All-Division, Gatorade Player of the Year, and Team MVP. She played her high school ball at Hunter-Tannersville High School and her club ball with the RVW club program. “Jen has one of the best work rates I have seen in a women's player in a long time. This will allow her to adjust to college ball quickly. One of the things I feel is so great about Jen is her personality. She is not going to ever back down or be out worked on the field. I also believe she has the versatility to play anywhere on the field. Jen could play in the middle, the flank, up top or even as a back. I look forward to Bradley developing as a college player.” Also, a very talented skier, and a solid overall athlete.