Full Name: Melanie Marotta
Birthdate: April 30, 1991
Birthplace: Williamsburg, Va.
Parents: Paula and Frank Marotta
Siblings: Sisters Elizabeth (29) and Pam (22)
Major: Business management and administration
High School Coach: Pat Thompson

Prior to VCU
● Dual-sport star at Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Va., excelling at both field hockey and soccer.
● Two-time AA All-State pick.
● Also collected All-Region and All-District honors following junior and senior seasons.
● Aided Lafayette’s run to state quarterfinals during freshman season.
● Led the Rams to consecutive Bay Rivers District titles (2006, 2007).
● Has been a member of the USFHA Futures program since 2006 and played in the national tournament in 2007 and 2008.
● Was a Futures Elite pick in 2009.

Getting to Know Melanie Marotta
● Both parents attended William & Mary.
● Chose VCU over Longwood University.
● Has worked at Paul’s Deli in Williamsburg since 2007.
● Four-year varsity starter and three-time All-District soccer player.
● Helped lead Lafayette to four straight Bay River District championships.
● Member of the National Honor Society.