2025 Field Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 12
Mia Santana
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- M
- Height:
- 5-4
- Previous School:
- Escuela Normal Rafael Obligado
- Hometown:
- San Nicolás, Argentina
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I always wanted to grow as a person and be able to try new things, and I thought that Liberty with its culture was the perfect place to do that.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
For pregame I listen to music with my headphones, and for the postgame I try to do something that is not involved with field hockey to clear my mind.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom is my inspiration. I love that she is capable of adapting to everything no matter what, and always with a positive mindset. She is a disciplined and kind person. I also want to include Tomi, and my two brothers who are always there for me. My family means everything to mean, I couldn’t be here without them.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment was in March 2024 when I was selected for the pre-U21 National Team in Argentina that is called "Leoncitas."
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked number 12 because my grandma and my mom used to wear that number when they played professionally, and I feel that it represents us. It's like our lucky number.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom Antonela played on the volleyball national team from Italy, and my dad Mario played professional soccer for 22 years, as well as on the Argentinian National team in 2006.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is my mom's empanadas, this is an Argentinian meal that I love. I also love the pasta that my grandma makes. These meals are special for me because we usually eat them at lunch all together, so it brings me good memories.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I always open WhatsApp first, to say good morning to my family.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Listening to music.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog called Coco, I love him.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Messi and Luciana Aymar
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would love to go to any place that has a beach, like Maldivas or Hawaii.
- Graduate of Escuela Normal Rafael Obligado
- Spent three weeks with the Argentinian junior national team in May 2024 and played for the regional team (LITOTAL, Rosario) for two national tournaments in 2023 and 2024
- Finished runner-up with the regional team at the national tournament in 2024
- Played for Regatas San Nicolás Club for 10 years and received three distinctions (2022-24) as the best player on her team
- Earned top scorer status of the 2023 Rosario tournament with 28 goals in 11 matches.
- Led Regatas San Nicolás to a second place finish in the 2023 league and competed in Division A for five years of the Rosario tournament
- Daughter of Mario Alberto Santana and Antonela Moltrasio
- Daughter of Tomas Chiarle and sister of Mathias Santana and Francesco Chiarle
- Intends on majoring in business administration & data analysis: marketing & advertising
- Birthday is July 24
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I always wanted to grow as a person and be able to try new things, and I thought that Liberty with its culture was the perfect place to do that.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
For pregame I listen to music with my headphones, and for the postgame I try to do something that is not involved with field hockey to clear my mind.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom is my inspiration. I love that she is capable of adapting to everything no matter what, and always with a positive mindset. She is a disciplined and kind person. I also want to include Tomi, and my two brothers who are always there for me. My family means everything to mean, I couldn’t be here without them.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment was in March 2024 when I was selected for the pre-U21 National Team in Argentina that is called "Leoncitas."
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked number 12 because my grandma and my mom used to wear that number when they played professionally, and I feel that it represents us. It's like our lucky number.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom Antonela played on the volleyball national team from Italy, and my dad Mario played professional soccer for 22 years, as well as on the Argentinian National team in 2006.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is my mom's empanadas, this is an Argentinian meal that I love. I also love the pasta that my grandma makes. These meals are special for me because we usually eat them at lunch all together, so it brings me good memories.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I always open WhatsApp first, to say good morning to my family.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Listening to music.
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog called Coco, I love him.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Messi and Luciana Aymar
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would love to go to any place that has a beach, like Maldivas or Hawaii.
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