Virginia Commonwealth University

Just the Facts
Full name: Amber Danielle Jones
Parents: Carter and Sheryl Jones
Former School: Salem High School
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va.
Field of Study: Exercise Science, with a concentration in PhysicalTherapy
High School Coach: Rudy van Oekel

Prior to VCU

• As a four-year starter for Salem she led her team in goals,assists and points during her junior and senior seasons.
• Her senior year, as team captain, Jones tallied 31 points,scoring 11 goals and nine assists.
• Was named First Team All-Beach District
• Three-time National Futures Championship pick
• 2009 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist
• 2009 News Channel 3 Player of the Week
• 2009 AAU Junior Olympics Medalist
• Attended United States Field Hockey's FDIC invitation-onlycamp.
• Also played basketball and ran track and field in highschool.

Coach McQuade on Jones: "Amber is a truecompetitor and thrives on a high level of play. She is a beast onthe field! Amber's speed both on and off the ball makes her anightmare for competition. Her versatility will increase her impactto the program. Amber's high pace of play will help her to make thetransition from high school to collegiate hockeyseamlessly."