Longwood University Athletics

Coach Byers on Turner: “This year we are expecting a lot out of Kelsey, who is our senior captain, her experience of starting the last three years will be invaluable.”

Junior (2008): One of four players to start all 22 games ... tied for third on the team with four goals ... added one assist ... accounted for nine points ... third on the team in shots (22) and shots on goal (15) ... tied for team-high with four defensive saves ... named NorPac Defensive Player of the Week (9/23).

Sophomore (2007): Appeared in 22 games with 20 starts ... scored one goal for two points ... 16 shots with 11 shots on goal (.688) ... one defensive save.

Freshman (2006): One of four players and only freshman to start all 18 matches ... tied for team-best with four goals ... fourth on team in assists (2) and third on team in points (10) ... one game-winning goal ... led team with 28 shots ... finished season with a team-high two defensive saves.

Before Longwood: Four-year member and two-year captain of the field hockey team at Tallwood HS in Virginia Beach ... two-time team MVP… All-Beach District Honorable Mention as a freshman ... First-Team All-Beach District her last three years ... Second-Team All-Region as a sophomore and junior ... First-Team All-Region and Second-Team All-State as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of Russell and Marilyn Turner ... brother (Ryan) played soccer at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ... awarded the Academic Letter all four years in high school ... worked at a therapeutic recreation camp during summer 2009.

Major: Communication sciences and disorders with a minor in special education.