Emma Coomer '21 Recruiting Profile

4/19/2021: I have committed and signed a Letter of Intent.  Very hard to choose and I was blessed with several excellent choices. Thanks, Emma

1) I am training to become a Multis Athlete in college.  I am confident I have the skills and gifts to do so. 

2) My family and I hired a personal coach (former College coach) to help me improve.  Without a Spring track season and unable to attend camps, then we thought this was the best way to improve.  Shorter-term goals will be a 200 less than 27 and Long Jump over 16.  The Coach is confident that is coming after I get farther into  the training plan.  Excited!!

3) I have had several calls and emails with colleges and its been interesting.  I have 3 campus visits booked and working on a few more 

Its really hard to figure out what's best for me and if I am a good match for the school.   I am primarily looking in Lower Midwest  and Upper South but 'cities with direct flights to/from Louisville' are still on the radar too.   Its been challenge and fun.

See my original statement below:

My calling is education.  My maternal great-grandmother and my paternal grandfather were teachers. My Oldest brother is a teacher too.   I work hard but I work harder to build up my friends and teammates.  

My T&F goals are college sprints and jumps but I want to continue with these events plus add relays, the triple jump, and hurdles.   I am very confident I have skill sets to move towards the Pentathlon and Heptathlon in college.

I love laughter, so I encourage my friends to find joy and purpose even in the hard times.  We’ve enough hard times at my school and within my family.  

What makes me different?  I am the youngest of 7.  I run for fun not for recognition.  I want to win and do well but the fact I can do this brings me a lot of joy as others can’t.  3 of my siblings were All-State musicians and 2 were State Finalists in their Sports.  I want to do this for my family and because I like the challenge of improving.

Thanks for reading! Emma