Colorado University Athletics
Barczuk Named WhiteWave Homegrown Hero
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BOULDER - Amy Barczuk has been named this weekGÇÖs recipient in
ColoradoGÇÖs partnership with WhiteWave to recognize our homegrown
heroes.
The junior has been a major part of the womenGÇÖs soccer team
since she arrived in Boulder in 2009.
As a freshman she started all 19 games, the only freshman to
do so. Barczuk scored one goal on 19 shots and recorded the second
most minutes for the Buffs (1,607). She was named to the All-Big 12
Conference second team and the Big 12 Conference All-Newcomer
team.
Following a standout freshman season Barczuk took on a
leadership role as sophomore. She played in all 20 matches,
starting in 18 of them. She racked up five points on two goals and
one assist and tying for the lead on the team in shots attempted
(41). She was named to the Big-12 All-Academic All-Conference team.
Just two years into her young career and Barczuk was making a name
for herself on the pitch.
Midway through her junior year Barczuk was invited to the
Under-23 Women's National Soccer Team Camp to train with 20 of the
best players from all around the country.
"It was great exposure as far as playing in front of the full
national team coaching staff,GÇ¥ Barczuk said, GÇ£It kind of gave me an
idea of what I need to do to be consistent at that level, what I
need to do as a player to get to that next step. I'm so happy I got
the opportunity, it was awesome.GÇ¥
She returned from the camp ready to lead the Buffs into their
first season in the Pac-12 conference. Barczuk added up 7 points,
on three goals and one assist. She also helped CU win the inaugural
Colorado Cup. With one more season in her career in Boulder Barczuk
will look to lead the team in the right direction.
Barczuk is majoring in business. Her parents are Mark and Lynn
and she has one sibling, sister Sarah.
About WhiteWave Foods
The mission of WhiteWave Foods is to be the Earth's favorite
food company, by creating nutritious, innovative,
responsibly-produced foods that nurture people and the planet.
WhiteWave brands include Horizon(r), the leading national organic
dairy brand; and Silk(r), the national category leader in natural
and organic plant-based beverages, including Silk(r) Soymilk,
Silk(r) Pure Almond and Silk(r) Pure Coconut. WhiteWave also makes
International Delight(r), the nation's leading provider of
flavored, liquid non-dairy creamers and LAND O LAKES(r)* liquid
dairy products, including America's number one nationally branded
Half & Half and Fat Free Half & Half. Based in Colorado,
WhiteWave is committed to sustainability, from encouraging the use
of renewable energy to reducing waste, water use and greenhouse gas
emissions at its farms, plants and offices. For more information,
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