Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC my top choice because it fits my personality. I felt comfortable in the environment. It just felt like me. I also like that VWC is near the beach and near beautiful cities. Another reason is because of the soccer program. It's by far the best I've seen at any school. I love the coaches. They are very friendly and bright."

VWC Career Statistics

Season Highlights

2009

• Scored four goals and two assits, helping VWC to a 17-3-1 finish

2010

• Led Virginia wesleyan in scoring with eight goals, seven assists and 23 points
• Second team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference honoree
• Second team All-Virginia

2011

• Third leading scorer for the Marlins with nine goals, eight assists, and 26 points
• Scored two goals in an 8-1 win over Randolph College
• Second team All-ODAC

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Academic Dean's Scholarship recipient
• Four time Dean's List honoree

Prep Accolades

• Selected as Monmouth Regional's' Offensive Most Valuable Player for three consecutive years; scored nine goals and 12 assists as a sophomore, 13 goals and 10 assists as a junior, and nine goals and 15 assists as a senior
• All-Class B North honoree and All-Shore third-team honoree as a senior
• Team co-captain as a senior in soccer
• Invited to compete in the annual New Jersey Senior Girls All-Star game
• Also competed for the basketball team
• Member of Future Business Leaders of America

Personal

• Daughter of Sharon and Carlos Fernandes; mom attended Kean University
• Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Has one sister, Gabriella
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "Crazy, out-going, funny, spontaneous."
• Enjoys the music of Pretty Boy Swag and vacations in Hawaii
• A fan of soccer standout Mia Hamm, the New York Giants and actress Megan Fox
• Favorites include the movie "The Notebook" and the TV series "The OC"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "being part of a family and working hard for my teammates."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "taking people on, having more confidence in my play."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to start and make an impact on the field."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Silent Library, because I could see my teammates being on my team and winning the show."
• People might be surprised to know: "my nickname is BAM."
• The most important advice I've received is: "Be yourself always."