Tara Mendoza
Sophomore
Defender / Midfielder
Valley Stream, N.Y. / Valley Stream Central High
School
As A Freshman In 2006: One of the Red Storm’s
top defenders as just a rookie, starting all 19 games in the
backfield … a solid contributor to all nine of St. John’s shutouts
on the year.
Before St. John’s: Played for the Eastern New
York South Olympic Development Program (ODP) State Team from
2004-05 … was on the Super Y League ODP Team in 2003 … a member of
the Super Y ODP Regional Pool … played club soccer for the
three-time State Cup champions, ISA East Meadow Magic … two-time
State Cup finalist …played for Valley Stream Central’s varsity
squad … an all-county selection in 2004 … All-Class AA in 2003 …
team captain.