Hannah Closson is in her first season as a student assistant with the Cardinals program.  A former member of the CUA program, Closson played for Coach Cillizza for one year, before transferring to nearby University of Maryland.

During her one year at CUA, Closson started every game for the Cardinals, helping lead them to their first ECAC championship.  A native of Columbia, Md., Closson was voted Rookie of the Year by her teammates and earned a spot on the Dean’s List with distinction.

Closson is a two-year Futures coach and worked at CUA’s Revolution Camp this past summer.  Closson attended Howard High School and received a number of accolades for her play, including First Team All-County (2009) and Howard High School Female Athlete of the Year (2010).  In addition to her field hockey prowess, Closson was a four-time state qualifier in track and she served as captain of the field hockey program for two years.

Currently, Closson is a junior at University of Maryland, where she majors in physical therapy and serves as president of the club field hockey team.