Jamie Pollock (soccer, born 1989)

Raised in Powder Springs, Georgia, Pollock attended Harrison High School where she was named MVP, captain of the soccer team, and most athletic female during her senior year in 2008.{{cite web|title=Jamie Pollock|url=http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/pollock_jamie00.html|publisher=University of Georgia|accessdate=November 8, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051731/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/pollock_jamie00.html|url-status=dead}} She was named the school's most valuable offensive player for four consecutive years in 2005–2008 as she led Harrison as the team's highest scorer. In 2007, she was named NSCAA Youth All-American.

Pollock played club soccer for Tophat 08 Gold from 2005 to 2007. In 2007, she captained the team to the Georgia state championship. She also played for the regional and state Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams helping win the State ODP National Championship in 2005 and the Georgia state championship in 2003, 2004, and 2007.

In October 2015, Pollock was inducted into Harrison's Hall of Fame.{{cite web|last1=Carrington|first1=Adam|title=Four individuals, two teams honored with induction into Harrison hall|url=http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/26897963-Four-individuals-two-teams-honored-with-induction-into-Harrison-hall|publisher=The Marrieta Daily Journal|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=October 8, 2015}}

Pollock attended the University of Georgia from 2009 to 2012 where she started in every game she played for the Georgia Bulldogs.{{cite web|last1=Bruno|first1=Steve|title=Breaking down the Atlanta Silverbacks roster|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2012/05/18/breaking-down-the-atlanta-silverbacks-roster/|publisher=The Equalizer|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=May 18, 2012}}{{cite web|title=Georgia soccer lures six standouts|url=http://onlineathens.com/stories/020708/soccer_20080207036.shtml#.Vj9zba6rSRs|publisher=Athens Banner-Herald|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=February 7, 2008}}{{cite web|last1=Boyles|first1=Kerry|title=Georgia takes on defending champ Gators to open SEC Soccer Tournament|url=http://www.redandblack.com/sports/georgia-takes-on-defending-champ-gators-to-open-sec-soccer/article_7bd018c5-f3d5-5381-8815-67a6cce24ae9.html|publisher=The Red & Black|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=November 2, 2011}} As a sophomore, Pollock was named to Soccer America National Team of the Week after scoring two goals against Florida Atlantic University. She was also and MVP of the Georgia Nike Invitational. Her six goals and one assist (13 points) on the season ranked third for the team. Following her junior season when she scored two goals and two assists, Pollock was named to the TopDrawerSoccer Watch List. As a senior in 2011, Pollock was named to the All-SEC first team.{{cite web|title=Bulldog soccer trio earns All-SEC recognition|url=http://www.redandblack.com/sports/bulldog-soccer-trio-earns-all-sec-recognition/article_0117e80f-eed6-5f0c-9354-449a5a86ddcd.html|publisher=The Red & Black|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=November 1, 2011}} She finished her collegiate career with 12 goals and 8 assists.{{cite web|title=Boston Breakers Reserves to make debut Sunday|url=http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/NEWS/809162.html|publisher=Boston Breakers|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=May 15, 2014|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095635/http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/NEWS/809162.html|url-status=dead}}

In 2012, Pollock was offered a spot on the Atlanta Beat by head coach James Galanis; however, the WPS folded before the 2012 season began.{{cite web|last1=Burkholder|first1=Kate|title=Pollock Stays Focused On Soccer Dreams|url=http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/022912aaa.html|publisher=University of Georgia|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=February 29, 2012|archive-date=November 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121194929/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/022912aaa.html|url-status=dead}} She joined the Atlanta Silverbacks in the USL W-League where she helped the team win the national championship in 2011{{cite web|last1=Kennedy|first1=Paul|title=Silverbacks capture first championship|url=http://www.socceramerica.com/article/43123/silverbacks-capture-first-championship.html|publisher=Soccer America|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=August 1, 2011}} and later played for the reserve team for the Boston Breakers.

In 2015, Pollock signed with the Melbourne Victory for the 2015–16 W-League season.{{cite web|title=Westfield W-League preview: Melbourne Victory|url=http://www.w-league.com.au/article/westfield-w-league-season-preview-melbourne-victory/yemb5t3e93af1ws6o8f8j1ba9|publisher=W-League|accessdate=November 5, 2015|date=October 15, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Melbourne Victory W-League: Revealed|url=http://www.cornerflag.com.au/melbourne-victory-w-league-revealed/|publisher=The Corner Flag|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=October 4, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Jamie Pollock|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/players/jamie-pollock/426004/|publisher=Soccer Way|accessdate=November 8, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Lim|first1=Jordan|title=Professional Pollock calls for mental edge|url=http://www.cornerflag.com.au/professional-pollock-calls-for-mental-edge/|publisher=The Corner Flag|accessdate=November 8, 2015|date=September 24, 2015}}

In 2020, after a decorated career with South Melbourne FC, Pollock returned to the United States.{{cite web |title=Club Captain Jamie Pollock to return home |url=https://www.smfc.com.au/club-captain-jamie-pollock-to-return-home/ |website=SMFC.com.au |date=September 29, 2020 |access-date=28 April 2021}}

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