Windham’s Danielle Libby to play field hockey for Saint Joseph’s College

Windham senior Danielle Libby signs a letter
of intent to attend Saint Joseph's College and 
play field hockey for that school. She will
major in sports and recreational
management in college. 
PHOTO BY TRICIA GOUD 

By Matt Pascarella

Like many student athletes, Windham High School senior Danielle Libby has put a lot of time into her sport. She began playing field hockey in middle school and has continued through her high school career. Her hard work continues to pay off.

On March 5 at Windham High School Libby signed a letter of intent to attend and play field hockey at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, where she will major in sports and recreational management.

Libby began playing field hockey in the seventh grade. She wanted to try a new sport, she did some field hockey clinics and fell in love with it. In the eighth grade, she joined the Maine Styx Field Hockey Club, a club team that offers programs to players of all ages and abilities. From there, her field hockey career took off.

“It has taken a lot to get to this point athletically through lots of training and work that I have put into becoming the field hockey player I am today,” said Libby.

Windham varsity field hockey coach Cory DiDonato said Libby has become a leader over the years. When situations are tough, her teammates look to Libby because they know she can handle anything. Libby wants those around her to succeed as well.

“Dani has always been a hard worker and wants to do everything she can to be the best she can be. She plays in the off season competitively and is always looking for ways to improve her skills,” said DiDonato.

Libby has played in a lot of college recruiting tournaments and traveled to many different states playing in front of a variety of college coaches.

“I picked Saint Joe’s because I felt like it was a great fit for me to further my academic and field hockey career,” said Libby.

She would like to use her degree in sports and recreational management to become an athletic director or be part of a parks and recreation program.

“It felt great being able to sign the letter of intent,” Libby said. “I am very excited to get the experience to be a part of a college team and learn all the different fundamentals it takes to be a part of a college team.”

Libby would like to thank her mom and dad for being there and supporting her every step of the way.

She said that she would also like to thank her sister, Jada who gives her endless support no matter how far away she is and her boyfriend, Noah Parks, for supporting her in every game and always being there for her. <