Jessica Steffens is a defender for the 2008 US Olympic Water Polo Team.
Stats:
- DEFENDER
- HEIGHT: 6’0”
- EDUCATION: STANFORD 2009
- CLUB: SUNSET SAN DIEGO
- BIRTHDAY: 4/7/87
- BIRTHPLACE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
- HOMETOWN: DANVILLE, CA
- RESIDENCE: SEAL BEACH, CA
Personal Notes:
- Daughter of Carlos and Peggy
- Her dad played water polo at Cal
- Has two sisters, Maggie (14) and Teresa (16), and a brother, Charlie (18), who all play water polo
- Says her most embarrassing sports moment was at her first swim meet ever when she false started, swam the length of the pool, and swore she would never get in the pool again
- Enjoys water polo because of the in-your-face competition and close-knit camaraderie
- Grew up playing soccer and swimming and decided to try water polo in high school as something different
- Sports run in her family
- Continues to play water polo for the competition and enjoyment, which she still learns about every day
