In this article, we tell you more about student-athlete Lily Drijftholt. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Annabel tells more about herself.

Sports: Field Hockey
Entry semester: Fall 2026

This is Lily Drijftholt, a 16-year-old field hockey player from the Netherlands living in Amsterdam. From the first moment Lily stepped onto the field hockey field, she immediately fell in love. It has always been her dream to play for the national team of the Netherlands. She even started playing field hockey every day for a period of time before she had to go to school to get better at the sport.

What makes Lily special as a person is that she is very sociable and positive. She likes to laugh, chat and create a good atmosphere. She also enjoys meeting new people.

What really sets Lily apart as an athlete is her ball control and technique. But Lily can also stay calm under pressure and cheer up and motivate her teammates. Lily is also good at shooting at goal and loves responsibility on the field.

In the future, Lily hopes to grow in the United States both as an athlete and as a person. She knows she can get even better and learn even more. Lily is convinced that America is the place to showcase herself. Before Lily starts a full time career, she wants to have an unforgettable experience studying, meeting new people and playing the sport she loves most in America.

“I always give 100 percent and I love seeing my teammates improve.”

Lily Drijftholt

Would you like to see more of Lily? Check out the video below where he introduces himself.