Three-time letterman ... versatility enables him to play defensive midfield or close defense ... handles the ball very well for a long-stick middie ... takes a faceoff on occasion despite using a long pole ... one of Army's top long-stick middies returning.
2002: Made an appearance in 11 games ... registered first career point against Ohio State with an assist ... won four of seven faceoffs ... picked up 23 ground balls.
2001: Saw action in four games (Holy Cross, Colgate, Air Force and Lafayette) as a reserve defenseman ... did not score.
2000: Appeared in two games in a reserve role ... did not figure statistically ... game showings came against Georgetown and Holy Cross.
Prior to West Point: Earned three letters in lacrosse, three in football and four in wrestling at North County H.S. in Baltimore ... named MVP of the North County alumni game in 1999 ... team-captain and an all-county performer in football ... also a two-year captain and the school record holder for career wins in wrestling.
Personal: Michael Andrew Parks ... born Dec. 12, 1980, in Baltimore, Md. ... parents are Kenneth and Annie Parks ... brother-in-law Shawn Potwin is an E-7 in the marines ... majoring in Systems Engineering.
Year GP G A P Shots GB
2000 2 0 0 0 0 0
2001 4 0 0 0 0 0
2002 11 0 1 1 2 23
Totals 17 0 1 1 2 23
