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General Information
Three-time returning letter winner who adds depth and talent to an already strong Tar Heel goalkeeping corps • was an outstanding high school keeper in Florida.
Junior Season (2009)
Had an injury-riddled junior campaign • saw limited action • played six minutes versus Wake Forest in UNC's 4-0 win over the Demon Deacons during the regular season.
Sophomore Season (2008)
Played in four games and totaled 36:50 in the net • had a season-high in minutes with 15:30 against NC State • did not allow a goal in her 36 plus min-utes in the goal • had a save in the win over the Wolfpack.
Freshman Season (2007)
Appeared in two games, tallying two saves and allowing one goal in a little over 15 minutes of time in goal • was named to the Dean's List in the spring semester of 2008 • was also tapped for the 2008 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
ODP, National Teams & Club Soccer
Named to Region III ODP pool as senior in high school • played with the Clearwater Chargers for six years • captained team for five of those seasons • played in the midfield until she was in the U15s when she then switched to become a starting goalkeeper for her club team • named to ODP Region III pool in 2007 • member of Florida ODP Team in 2004, 2005 and 2006 • was the state team starting keeper for the west region squad.
Prep
Graduated from Seminole High School on May 21, 2007 • four-year starting goalkeeper and captain of team as a senior • outstanding student who ranked 12th in her high school class with a 4.57 GPA • named the school's female student athlete of the year • first-team All-County selection by the St. Petersburg Times in 2007 • played in the Senior All-Stars Soccer Challenge in Pinellas County in 2007 • was the team captain and starting keeper for that unit • the soccer team's most valuable player in 2007 • PCAC All-Conference South first-team selection in 2006 • 2005 first-team All-County honoree • played for a very successful high school team which won 2007 Pinellas County and conference championships, Class 5A District 11 title and reached regional semifinals • the previous year the team was a district champion and Class 5A regional semifinalist • 2004-05 team reached district semifinals and 2003-04 squad won district title • member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Math National Honor Society • was named outstanding member of school's Student Council • FCA member and secretary • won Clearwater city's excellence in sportsmanship award.
Personal
Given name is Amanda Claire Tucker • the daughter of Ron and Sarah Tucker • was born February 27, 1989 in Clearwater, Fla. • has one sister, Allie, age 20 • was an exchange student in Costa Rica prior to her freshman year in high school • active in community volunteer efforts • worked with the Sun-coast Seabird Sanctuary • was member of the Horses for the Handicapped program • volunteered as tutor at Bauder Elementary School • competed in Relay for Life • also worked with the Lighthouse of the Pinellas program • environmental studies major.
20 Questions With Amanda Tucker
Section #1: Soccer
• The best thing about being a Tar Heel soccer player is being part of the Tar Heel Family.
• My favorite thing about competing for Coach Dorrance is him wearing a do-rag after we win by three or more goals.
• Since my last competitive season, the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is staying healthy.
• My best friend on another college soccer team is my sister, Allison Tucker, who plays soccer at University of North Florida.
• My greatest strength as a soccer player is my communication.
Section #2: Interests
• Away from the pitch and academic pursuits, I like to spend time sitting on my front porch reading a good book or jamming to music with friends.
• On a long bus trip, I'd like to watch anything but Gracie.
• If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be beach volleyball because I have a mean serve.
• If I received free concert tickets via a radio/Internet promotion I would love to see Jimmy Buffett.
• The one interest I have that people would be surprised to know is wind surfing.
Section #3: Food
• After a game at Fetzer I'd love to see a buffet spread at McCaskill that included Chick-fil-A, Mrs. Givan's carmel brownies and fruit.
• My favorite beverage is coffee.
• I'm allowed to enter a room with unlimited snacks, one room has the salty stuff, the other sweet stuff? I enter the Sweet Room because chocolate is my life.
• My favorite food made by a relative is my Mom's Chicken Marsala and my Dad's Bananas Foster.
• On my birthday, I'd love to be treated by my friends to dinner at P.F. Chang's.
Section #4: Personality
• If I possessed the gift of time travel I would go to a BP board meeting in the 1990s to decrease spending on fossil fuels and prevent the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
• My most prized personal possession is my natty champ ring.
• My iTunes library includes 2500+ songs, including rock, alternative, pop, Hip Hop, R&B, the Glee Soundtrack, Country, Jazz, Blues and Classical.
• In a perfect world where making money was not a consideration my dream job would be to teach environmental studies.
Career Statistics
Year GP/GS Minutes GA Avg Saves Pct Record Solo SO Shots Faced
2007 2/0 15:14 1 5.14 2 .667 0-0-0 0 3
2008 4/0 36:50 0 0.00 1 1.000 0-0-0 0 1
2009 1/0 5:28 0 0.00 0 .00 0-0-0 0 1
Totals 7/0 57:32 1 1.57 3 .750 0-0-0 0 5
