Amanda Koch

Bio

In 2012 (Sophomore): Koch compiled a stellar sophomore campaign, playing in 17 of the Golden Eagles’ 18 matches, starting in 10 of them… notched two assists on the year… helped kick-off the scoring with an assist in the third minute of an eventual 2-0 win at Chattanooga on Aug. 19… racked up an assist in a nail-biting 3-2 win vs. Northern Kentucky on Aug. 31… racked up 13 shots on the year, tallying a .385 shot-on-goal percentage… named to Athletic Director’s Honor Roll… earned a spot on the OVC Honor Roll.

In 2011 (Freshman): Koch became one of the most impactful newcomers on Tech’s roster as a freshman, starting eight games and playing in all 19… saw more than 600 minutes on the season and finished with one assist… earned the first point of her collegiate career in a 2-1 victory over Lipscomb on Sept. 18, firing a shot that was deflected by the goalkeeper allowing Andrea Meloff to score the eventual game-winner on the rebound… finished with seven shots on the season, three of which were on goal… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Koch played four years of varsity soccer under coach Ben Bush at Lawrence County High School, serving as a forward and outside midfielder… named the district’s Midfielder of the Year as a senior in 2009 while helping the Wildcats to a district runner-up finish… was also first-team all-district her junior year… was named the captain of her team and earned the Most Goals Assisted Award in 2009.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Tom and JoAnn Koch… born September 22, 1992… full name is Amanda Koch… intends to pursue a career in research and development… majoring in biochemistry.