University of Maryland Athletics

On Zilch: Worked with the team in 2006 as a redshirt ... understands the offensive system ... an intelligent player who could contribute this season ... is in tremendous physical condition.

As a freshman (2006): Redshirt season.

Before Maryland: Three-year letterwinner and starter for Coach Pat Collura at St. Xavier High School ... helped lead the Bombers to back-to-back City Championships and appearances in the state final four in 2004 and 2005 ... led the squad in goals and points as a junior and senior ... named All-State following his senior season when he scored 28 goals and added 15 assists ... two-time All-City honoree ... member of the 2005 Ohio All-Star team ... also a two-year letterwinner in football as a defensive back ... the Bombers compiled a 12-1 record en route to a Greater Cincinnati League championship in 2004.

Personal: Son of Brian and Barbara Zilch ... middle brother of Jonathan and Abby ... member of the Spanish National Honors Society ... enrolled in the college of letters and sciences.