Georgia College

Prior to GC: Comes to GC via Auburn UniversityMontgomery of the NAIA with one year of eligibility remaining ...In 2008, Padula was second on the squad with 24 points, scoring 11goals with a pair of assists ... In 2009 she missed time with aninjury, getting six points with three goals in nine games ... Inher junior season, she played in all 19 games, tallying four goalsand an assist for nine points.

In High School: Played soccer under Erin Morris at A.C.Mosley High in Lynn Haven, Fla. ... Soccer MVP in 2008 ... FemaleAthlete of the Year ... Also played volleyball, earning Team MVP... Led team in blocks and kills in 2008.

Personal: Daughter of Frank and Jan Padula ...Born Nov. 20, 1989 ... Majoring in marketing ... Has a Luke Bryansong for her ringtone ... Chose GC to play for her old coach, HopeClark ... Lists winning as her biggest sports thrill ... Herpre-game ritual is loud country music ... Lists Friends as herfavorite TV show.