FEATURE: 2021 Emily Amsden

Player Name: Emily Amsden
Grad Year: 2021
College Choice: Johns Hopkins University (D3)
Date Committed: April 2020
State: Pennsylvania
High School: Pennridge High School
Club: FSC Falcons
Position: Forward/Midfield
Honors/Accomplishments: 4-year Varsity starter, 2020 Varsity captain, Second Team All-State, Second Team All-Area, Suburban One League First Team, PA All-Academic Team, Scholar Athlete Award, 2019 Honorable Mention All-State, Second Team All-Area, Suburban One League First Team, PA All-Academic Team
What will you major in/study?: Biology/Neuroscience
Why did you choose this school?: I chose Johns Hopkins because I love the school and team culture. Hopkins also provides a really good balance of academics and athletics, both of which are important to me.
Other Colleges considered: Lafayette College, Villanova University, Bucknell University
Who would you like to thank?: I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in my college search. I’d especially like to thank my mom for driving me to countless field hockey events and always cheering me on. Thank you to my high school and FSC coaches along the way who have helped me develop into the player I am today. I would also like to thank Coach Jane and the Hopkins coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to continue playing field hockey while pursuing academics at a phenomenal university.