Rebecca Silinski, a four-year letterwinner for the Commodores from 2008-11, is now in her first season on Melanie Balcomb[apos]s staff. Silinski graduated from Vanderbilt in May 2011 and is in her first year in graduate school.

Silinski appeared in 63 games over her career, while starting six contests as a senior. She notched a career-high eight points as a junior against Ole Miss, before matching that total her senior year versus Quinnipiac. She was one of three team captains last season.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Silinski earned a degree in Political Science and Communications Studies from Vanderbilt[apos]s College of Arts & Sciences in 2011. She is currently working towards a master[apos]s in Leadership and Organizational Performance.