Coach's Comments: "Danielle is a joy to watch. Her combination of skill, speed and creativity make her a true playmaking midfielder. I really think she will emerge as one of the most dangerous players in the league this year."

As a Freshman: Redshirted after suffering a stress fracture in her back prior to preseason training ... spent most of first year in rehabilitation

Prior to Miami: Four-year letterwinner as a midfielder and forward at Upper Arlington ... led the team in goals as a junior and senior, tallying 30 goals over the two seasons ... tallied a team-high 15 assists as a senior ... second-team all-conference as a junior and first team all-conference as a senior ... first-team all-district as a senior after leading team to a district title ... member of the National Honor Society and student council.

Personal: Born July 31, 1980 ... daughter of David and Jeanne Altiero ... majoring in early childhood education.