Wingate University Athletics

Julie Zielinski started all 18 matches for the Bulldogs during her sophomore season in 2009. The midfielder notched three goals and three assists, including the lone goal in a 1-0 win over UNC Pembroke on September 22nd.

A SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll student, Zielinski was a team captain her senior season at McDowell High School. She helped her high school team to four consecutive district titles. Zielinski was also a member of the track and field team. She earned both the Coach’s MVP and Scholar Athlete Award at McDowell. Zielinski was a four-year starter at McDowell. She was a member of Pennsylvania West ODP from 2001-04. Julie is the daughter of Robert and Jean Zielinski.

Personal:

Favorite athlete: Julie Foudy
Most memorable sports moment: Scoring winning goal to win D-10
Favorite Food: Sushi
Career goals: End up in California
Favorite sport to play other than own: Snowboard
Julie can't live a week without: Coffee (changed week to day)
Favorite sports team: Buffalo Bills (gotta support T.O)
How Julie gets ready for a match: Try to visualize all positive things
Something most people don't know about Julie is that she: Can cook like Julia Childs
Nickname: Jules