Virginia Commonwealth University

Just the facts

Full name: Meredith Ann McNelis
Born: June 20, 1992
Birthplace: Emmaus, Pa.
Parents: Wendy and James McNelis
Siblings: Melissa (21)
Major: Pre-physical therapy
High school coach: Sue Butz-Stavin
Nickname: Mere

• Played in 14 games and started in three her freshman season.
• Saw action in 12 matches, and made four starts as a sophomore.
• Took four shots, one of which was on goal.
• Helped provide depth on defense for the Black and Gold.

Prior to VCU

• Lead Emmaus High School to an overall record of 98-6-1 during an outstanding four-year career.
• Helped spur the Hornets to a State Championship as a sophomore in 2007. Emmaus was also a state quarterfinalist in 2008 and 2009, and reached the state semis during McNelis’ freshman year in 2006.
• A driving force behind four straight conference and district titles.  
• Won the gold medal in the 2006 and 2007 Keystone State Games, silver in 2008, and bronze in 2009. 
• Participant at Pennsylvania’s Futures Elite site from 2004-2009.
• Was named to the all-star team at the Princeton Elite Field Hockey Camp in 2007. 

Getting to know Meredith McNelis

• Also starred for four years on the Emmaus lacrosse squad, earning All-Area honors for defense in 2008 and 2009.
• Her sister, Melissa, is a senior on the field hockey team at James Madison University.
• Member of Firestyx Hockey Club, participating in the National Festival and National Indoor Tournament.