Adirondack Lynx

Caitlin Colfer #4

Ohio State

Forward/Midfield

Profile

Caitlin hails from Albany, NY. She is a natural lefty with strong Coerver skills. She is extremely quick and explosive. At any point she has the ability to change a game. Cait graduated early from Colonie High School to attend the Ohio State University in March of 2005. This past fall Cait was one of only four players that started all 18 games for the Buckeyes. She led the team with six assists.

At Colonie High School Colfer acquired a shopping list of accolades...to name a few...she was named the 2005 Colonie High School Scholar Athlete of the Year, NSCAA/adidas high school All American (2004) (2003), three time first team All New York State (2004) (2003) (2002), 2003 New York State Section 2 Player of the Year. Caitlin was also the first female to score at least 100 goals (103) in her career while playing in the Suburban Council which is one of the toughest leagues in New York State. In her career she averaged over one goal per game. In 2005, Cait was rated as a "Top 50" recruit by Soccer Buzz Magazine.

In Club Soccer, Cait played in six consecutive state cup championship games winning state titles in Eastern NY with the Washingtonville Lady Storm U-14 (2001) and the Albertson Express U-18 (2005). Her Albertson Express team was ranked No. 1 in the nation and claimed four consecutive state championships. Prior to playing with Albertson, Cait led the Yankee United Hurricanes U-17 to its first Connecticut state title in 2004.

Cait is a five time Regional ODP player who represented "Team USA" at a U-17 international tournament in Castlebar, Ireland in 2004. She also represented Region 1 (Eastern US) in Spain and Portugal in 2003.

Stats

Game	Shots	Goals	Assists	Tackles	Steals	Cards	Time
Bay St.
Boston
Maryland
Massachusetts
Boston
Rhode Island
New York
New England
Long Island
Northampton

Bio

Age:	20
Birth Date:	May 20, 1987
Hometown:	Albany, NY
Family :	Stephen & Carm Colfer - parents; Sean & Evan - brothers
College:	The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Fav Food:	Mashed potatoes
Resume:	Started every game for Ohio State as a Freshman and tied for the team lead in assists with six. Soccer Buzz Magazine “Top 50” recruit for 2005. Two time NSCAA adidas high school All American (2004) (2003), Three time All New York State (2004) (2003) 2002), Fox 23 WXXA “Player of the Year” (2004), NYS Section 2 “Player of the Year” (2003), Troy Record “Player of the Year” (2003), Suburban Council “Player of the Year” (2003), Suburban Council First Team selection four times (2004) (2003) (2002) (2001), Suburban Council leading scorer (2003) (2002), Set all-time Colonie High School records for: most goals in a career (103), most points in a career (103 goals/ 31 assists), most goals in a season (32), most goals in one game (6), most points in a season (32 goals/ 7 assists), most points in a game (6 goals/ 1 assist), 5 year ODP regional player, selected to attend U-19 national team event, Carson, CA (2005), Represented U-17 “Team USA” at international tournament in Ireland (2004), Represented Region 1 ODP in Spain & Portugal (2003), Selected for ODP inter-regional event in Boca Raton, FL (2004) (2002), Caitlin played in six consecutive state cup finals winning three state cup championships. Her premier team, Albertson Express, was ranked #1 in the nation during most of 2005.
Fav Player:	Pele – His dedication to the game and his remarkable skills have inspired soccer players around the world!
Career Goals:	I would like a career that is people oriented. Hopefully, I will also have the opportunity to coach at the collegiate level after graduation.