Emma Snyder '21 Recruiting Profile

Hello, my name is Emma Snyder and I am a freshman varsity field hockey starter on a very successful team.  I am an honor roll student and a determined athlete.  I set a goal to make the varsity team this year, on a team with 9 returning seniors.  Not only did I achieve that goal, but I got a starting position!  This reaffirmed that hard work and perseverance can pay off.  My coach says I have tenacity in front of the goal. 

I involve myself in athletics year round, but field hockey is my number one!  I have been playing organized field hockey since age 7, but even before that I remember playing in the yard with my mom and twin sister, Anna.  I play field hockey year round at my club and I also participate in the USA futures trainings.  My main goal is to always improve my game, but I am also a team player.  My strengths are in my dodging, passing and speed.  I love beating my opponent to the ball or saving a pass from going out of bounds.  I enjoy playing wing, but I am a versatile player and have played other positions on my club team.

My dream is to play in college and to find the right fit athletically and academically, but I would also love to be a part of a team that is like a family.

I have been fortunate to be on successful teams since third grade, with undefeated seasons and championships.  I have learned how to accept a loss also though, and move on to the next game.  I would have to say the hardest loss was this season in the semifinal game that went into 2 OT's.  That was heartbreaking not only to lose, but to know that I will not play with these 9 seniors again.  They will however always be a part of my field hockey family and next year, I will play for them and strive to make it to States. 

I believe mental toughness is key to success as well.  I experienced this first hand this past season when I was unhappy about my personal points.  I worked through that difficulty and had some of my best games of the season in the playoffs.  Mental toughness is such an important part of life and sports and I am glad to have learned how to be a mentally tough athlete. 

I love the game of field hockey and I love helping to grow the game.  I volunteer at our youth field hockey program assisting the coach at practice and games.  I also enjoy being a part of my youth ministry group, Girl Scouts and the culture club.

I look forward to continue developing my skills and playing my best these next three years of high school and reaching my goal of playing field hockey in college.  I would love to play at a school with my twin, Anna, but I am open to venturing out on my own too.