Steve Covino Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bristol, Conn. High School: Bristol Central Height / Weight: 5-11 / 135 Position: M Birthdate: 05/17/1989

General: Versatile midfielder...Experienced in all midfield positions...Sees the field well...Links up well with teammates...Comfortable under pressure...Very good possession skills.

As a Freshman: Started 17 games...Scored two goals and two assists...Put seven shots on goal.

Before Siena: Lettered four years of varsity soccer at Bristol Central H.S....Voted #1 player in CCC South Conference his senior year...As a senior earned Team MVP honors, All-State recognition and was a All-New England nominee...Secured All-Conference honors sophomore and junior seasons...Earned the team's Playmaker Award and MVP at the conclusion of his junior season.

Personal: Born May 17, 1989...The son of Larry and Karen Covino...Has an older sister, Jessica, who plays soccer at Western New England College and a younger brother, Alex...Has an aunt, Maureen, who attended Siena and is a member of the Class of '86.

Elliott on Covino: "I like how Steve plays the game. He's extremely fit and very technical. We will look for him to produce on both sides of the ball. He could play in a number of different spots for us."