At Delaware: Second-year member of squad...returning letterwinner who will battle for a starting spot on defensive unit...tough defender...2005: Saw action in all 16 games as a part-time starter on defense...key contributor who registered seven groundballs and 15 caused turnovers...had team-high four caused turnovers vs. James Madison...did not score a point.

High School: Four-year member of the lacrosse team...was selected as the Rookie of the Year...was a two-time all-county selection...won the coaches award in lacrosse...also played soccer at Sachem High School...named team’s Most Valuable Player and earned the coaches award...honor roll student.

Personal: Melissa A. Whitehead...born October 3, 1985...daughter of Tom and Lorrie Whitehead...has been a dancer for 16 years...has an older brother, TJ...communications major with a minor in coaching at Delaware...has been a youth coach during the summers.