Emily Candela '20 Recruiting Profile

My first experience on a high school level soccer team left much to be desired. The varsity team was a hierarchy. Coaches, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores… Freshman. This means that freshmen are the last to go in the game, being the only freshman on varsity, I sat the bench, for two years with no opportunity to show my skills. How can a player improve if they don't get playing time, or even training time? With the added set back of a broken ankle at the end of my freshman year, staying invested in my team became a struggle. Having a difficult time with friends and academics, transferring schools was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Given the opportunity to succeed not only athletically but academically, is a great feeling. I currently play as the starting varsity goalkeeper. Gaining experience, as well as rediscovering my love for the game. Being fortunate enough to be part of an amazing club program, as a third-year captain I put soccer and the physical and mental wellbeing of my teammates above all else with the exception of my academics.