Justin Ratcliffe Hometown: Miami, FL High School: American Height / Weight: 5-11 / 181 Position: Midfield Birthdate: 04/05/1981

Joins Erich Braun and Greg Martin as one of three Irish captains for the 2002 season • experienced veteran who wins a lot of balls in the midfield • has seen considerable playing time throughout his career • has adept passing abilities • possesses a good knowledge of the game combined with sound fundamental skills • one of the team's most consistent players and a steadying force in the Notre Dame lineup.

AS A JUNIOR: One of three players who started all 19 games in 2001 • scored two goals during his junior season • netted his first collegiate goal in Notre Dame's 5-0 win over Villanova in the season opener as he scored with 14 minutes remaining in the contest off an assist from Rafael Garcia • added another goal in Notre Dame's 3-2 win at Bradley when he tallied a score at the 7:58 mark that put the Irish up 1-0 in the contest off an assist from Chad Riley.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Made 10 starting appearances in the 16 games he played during the 2000 campaign • started the first four games of the season before missing the first start of his career in the fifth contest of the season versus Syracuse • prior to that game, had started the previous 24 contests of his career.

AS A FRESHMAN: One of three freshman to start all 20 games • dished off two assists during the '99 campaign • had both of his assists in 5-2 win over Eastern Michigan • dished off first career assist on Dustin Pridmore's first goal at the 14:37 mark of the contest and then assisted on Andrew Aris' goal at 87:58.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Member of Under-18 National Team • competed for that team in international tournaments in Slovakia and Russia • three-year starter and four-year letterwinner at American • led high school squad to four consecutive District 13-6A titles and two regional crowns • helped American to state in final scholastic season • as a junior and senior was named first-team all-state and all-city • as a junior, his high school team was ranked first nationally after posting a 31-1 record • anchored a defense that allowed just eight goals all season • scored 15 goals as a defender in senior season • has played for the Miami Strike Force club team beginning at the age of 12 • helped that team advance to national semifinals on several occasions • born April 5, 1981 • enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business as an accounting major.

Ratcliffe's Career Statistics

Year	GP-GS	Sh	G	A	Pts	GW
1999	20-20	5	0	2	2	0
2000	16-10	19	0	0	0	0
2001	19-19	5	2	0	4	0
Totals	55-49	29	2	2	6	0