Virginia Commonwealth University

Just the Facts
Full Name: Melanie Marotta
Birthdate: April 30, 1991
Birthplace: Williamsburg, Va.
Parents: Paula and Frank Marotta
Siblings: Sisters Elizabeth (29) and Pam (22)
Major: Business management and administration
High School Coach: Pat Thompson

While with VCU

• Appeared in nine matches as a freshman in 2009.
• Scored one goal and recorded a defensive save during her rookie campaign.
• Tallied her first career goal at Hofstra on Oct. 4, 2009.
• Played and started in all 20 games during her sophomore season.
• Ended the 2010 season with two goals and a .200 shooting percentage.
• Started and played in every game for the Rams for the second consecutive season, as a junior.
• Scored two goals, one of which was a game winner, and finished with a shooting percentage of .200
• Handed out two assists for a point total of six as a junior.

Prior to VCU

• Dual-sport star at Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Va., excelling at both field hockey and soccer.
• Two-time AA All-State pick.
• Also collected All-Region and All-District honors following junior and senior seasons.
• Aided Lafayette’s run to state quarterfinals during freshman season.
• Led the Rams to consecutive Bay Rivers District titles (2006, 2007).
• Has been a member of the USFHA Futures program since 2006 and played in the national tournament in 2007 and 2008. 
• Was a Futures Elite pick in 2009.

Getting to Know Melanie Marotta

• Both parents attended William & Mary.
• Chose VCU over Longwood University.
• Has worked at Paul’s Deli in Williamsburg since 2007.
• Four-year varsity starter and three-time All-District soccer player.
• Helped lead Lafayette to four straight Bay River District championships.
• Member of the National Honor Society.