Tommy Zichelli was a key regular for Penn State[apos]s defense last year, playing in all 13 games and having a major effect on the Nittany Lions[apos] defensive prowess. Zichelli will be relied upon for even more production as a junior.
Lion Career:
2006: The Maryland native played in all 13 games in 2006, starting as the LSM. He had two points off a goal and an assist while taking three shots. He was fifth on the team in ground balls with 31.
2005: Zichelli scored three goals and had one assist for four points as a freshman. He scored every time he shot, going three-for-three. He started one of the 12 games he played in and had eight ground balls from his long stick middie position.
High School/Personal:
Born Oct. 7, 1985...state champion senior year at Severna Park High School...voted All-American, first team All-MET, second team all-state, first team All-County and team captain senior year...team was state runner-up junior and sophomore years...an Ensign Markland Kelly finalist and a North/South All- Star...earned eight varsity letters including three in football and one in basketball...goal at Penn State is to compete in the NCAA Tournament...son of Bob and Jenny Zichelli...has four brothers: Bobby, Kevin, Mike and Steven and two sisters, Theresa and Mary...LIR major.
Coach[apos]s View:
'Tom is a good and rangy athlete. He is a very good long pole mid and has been our top player in that position for two years. He is one of the smartest defenders we have and has the ability to help us on offense in transition. His aggressiveness and takeaway abilities make him threat in the middle of the field.'
- Coach VanArsdale