Beta Gamma Sigma

A few weeks ago, Emily was notified that she had been nominated for membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. This is an honor given to students who are in the top 10% of their university's business school and Emily's grades last semester put her into that top 10%. We are so proud of all of her hard work, especially considering that several of her classes are math/engineering. She takes extra classes every semester, including during the summer, and is on track to graduate a year early, even juggling the demands of a busy soccer schedule. The ceremony was last Saturday and while we were not able to make it, she did send me a few photos.

Clarkson Spring Games

D3 sports are allowed minimal practices and only one game (or play day) during the off season. Clarkson women finished up their spring season last weekend with round robin play against three other colleges. As expected, they completing dominated play, although watching them crush a team that beat them in the fall gave me some hope for the upcoming fall season. Emily looked great at wing and striker, scoring three goals and adding four assists. A couple of other girls scored more goals over the afternoon, but they are all forwards and Emily is still getting used to what we think will be her new position. We can't wait to see her back with the Sporting women this summer. 

Clarkson Soccer - October/November 2025

The second half of the soccer season ended on a high note for Emily. Although she did not play the first few games in October, due to bursitis in her knee and then coach's decision, she clawed her way into the starting lineup by the the last few games. A little bit of luck (a formation change) and a lot of hard work (relentlessly practicing on her own and grinding at team practices) resulted in the coach putting her for the second half of the Bard game. She had not played for three straight games, so not only were we not there, we weren't even watching the game. She played really well and continued to ride that wave through the following week, earning a start against RPI. She played so well that the trainer and a few players said she was the MVP of the game and the coach said that one other plays was the play of the game (she tore the entire side of her leg open and it didn't heal properly until the end of the season, but at least she got accolades for putting her body on the line!). She had three shots on goal and played the full 90. Remarkably, she is now playing forward - Emily has always loved scoring goals, but is such a strong defender that coaches only put her up top when they need an offensive injection.  She started the last two games of the season as well, giving 100% effort every moment she was on the field. We have no idea what will come in the spring season and next fall, but she will be ready.  

Treatment for bursitis.

First start of sophomore season.

She was seeing this one in her sleep for a week afterwards, as she narrowly missed scoring in this scramble in front of the net.

With the besties.

Start against Ithaca.

I thought that Ithaca was the best team that they played against this season - big, fast, technical. Emily didn't play particularly well, although she was one of only four plays with a shot on goal, but her work rate was incredible.

Final game of the season, at Vassar.