Brizard on Dedrick: “We’re looking for Courtney to get out on the field more this year and play some right back. She’s played well in the spring. She knows the position. She’s a smart player and with some more confidence I think she will do well for us.”

In 2011 (Freshman): Courtney provided depth as a defender on Tech’s back line, playing in four games as a freshman and seeing 118 minutes of playing time. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB EXPERIENCE: One of two players out of California to sign with the Golden Eagles in 2011, Dedrick played on the San Juan Spirits club soccer team throughout high school under coaches Billy Wiskel and Peter Prieto. Between 2007 and 2010, she was part of teams that amassed a multitude of titles. In 2007, she helped her team to the US Club Soccer State Championship, USYS Cal-North CYSA State Cup finalist spot and Las Vegas College Showcase Championship. Her 2007 squad was also a Surf Cup Finalist and Thanksgiving Surf Cup Finalist team. In 2008, Dedrick was part of the USYS Cal-North CYSA State Cup Championship team, the USYS Far West Regional Championship team and the USYS National Championship Team. In 2009, her team was a Cal Cup Finalist team while in 2010 they were finalists in the ECNL Elite 8 and the Surf Cup.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Hank and Stacey Dedrick… born on September 14, 1993… full name is Courtney Larraine Dedrick… majoring in psychology.