Katie Barnes

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Katie Barnes
Personal information
Date of birth (1980-08-29) August 29, 1980 (age 43)
Place of birth Mason, Ohio
Position(s) Midfielder
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1998–2001 West Virginia Mountaineers (45)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2002 Carolina Courage 15 (0)
2003 San Jose CyberRays 18 (2)
International career
2001 United States U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Katie Barnes (born August 29, 1980 in Mason, Ohio) is a retired American soccer player who played for the San Jose CyberRays.

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Early life and education

Barnes was born in Mason, Ohio on August 29, 1980 [1] and attended Mason High School, graduating in 1998. [2] In 2002, Barnes earned a bachelor's degree in communication studies from West Virginia University. [3]

Career

Athletics

While studying at West Virginia University from 1998-2001, Barnes played for the university's women's soccer team, starting in every game during her tenure. [3]

In 2000, the team played in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament for the first time. [3] At the end of the season, Barnes beat records for goals scored (17), assists (9), and total points (43). [3] Her senior year, Barnes received various accolades, including being selected for the First Team All-Big East Conference, NSCAA/adidas Mid-Atlantic Region first team, and Soccer Buzz First Team Mid-Atlantic Region member. [3] She received All-American honors from NSCAA/adidas and National Strength and Conditioning, and was also honored with the Fred Schaus Captain's Award for demonstrating her pivotal role on the team both on and off the field. [3] Upon graduation in 2002, she held or shared 17 university records. [4]

Barnes was also a member of the United States women's national under-21 soccer team, where she helped win three Nordic Cups. [3]

In 2002, Barnes was selected in the second round of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) draft to play for the Carolina Courage. [3] [5] That year, the Courage won the 2002 WUSA Founders Cup. [3] [4] The following year, Barnes transferred to play for the San Jose CyberRays, [5] [6] and was nominated to play in the WUSA All-Star Game. [4] WUSA folded after the 2003 season.

Barnes also played in the United Soccer League for the Cincinnati Ladyhawks. [3]

Coaching

In 2004, Barnes joined the University of Alabama as an assistant coach, [2] [4] a position she held four seasons. [3]

Law enforcement

After coaching at the University of Alabama, Barnes moved back to Mason, Ohio to begin a career in law enforcement, starting with a position as a corrections officer. As of 2012, she was a deputy sheriff with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. [3] In 2016, she received a potentially fatal gunshot wound, though she survived the attack. [2]

Honors

In 2012, Barnes was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Katie Barnes women's soccer Statistics". StatsCrew.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Leggate, James (June 10, 2016). "Deputy hurt in shootout is Mason grad, athlete". WCPO 9 Cincinnati . Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Pastilong, Six Others To Be Inducted Into WVU HOF". MetroNews. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Katie Barnes". The Tuscaloosa News . December 29, 2005. Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Barnes arrives just in time to give CyberRays opening night win". OurSports Central. April 6, 2003. Archived from the original on August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  6. ↑ Giesin, Dan (April 6, 2003). "Newcomer Barnes kicks in immediately". SFGATE . Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
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