Emma Velez

Position:
Defense
Height:
5-3
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Bishop Shanahan
Hometown:
Coatesville, Pa.
Major:
Exercise Science

COACH VAN DE KERKHOF SAYS
“Emma will be in the position to join the rotation and add value to our competition squad. She displays strong technical and tactical abilities and understanding allowing her to be confident in her qualities and contribution opportunities. The commitment she made to her own development and the sport have created her opportunities to join the Blue Hens and also being named to the US Field Hockey National Indoor Team.”

AT DELAWARE
     • First-year member of the Blue Hens

2017 SEASON
     • Did not appear in any contests for five-time CAA Champion Blue Hens
     •    CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
     •    Selection to the USA Senior Indoor National Team
     •    Three-time First Team All-Chesmont National Division
     •    Three-time All-Area Honorable Mention
     •    Team MVP and captain as a senior
     •    Tallied 60 career goals and 30 career assists
     •    Team's high scorer for all four seasons
     •    Received four NIT gold medals while also serving as a gold and silver medalist at the Disney ESPN Showcase, National Hockey Festival and Keystone State Games as a member of the WC Eagles club team
     •    National Honors Society
     •    High School Academic Honors

PERSONAL
     •    Born December 27, 1998 in West Chester, Pa.
     •    Daughter of Robert and Lorraine Velez
     •    Has two older sisters, Hannah and Allison
     •    Intends on majoring in execise science with aspirations to become a physical therapist
     •    Enjoys cooking and baking

WHY DELAWARE?
“I committed to play field hockey for the University of Delaware because it was the perfect fit for me academically and athletically. I started coming to clinics at Delaware about four years ago and immediately I knew I loved their style of play and coaching techniques. The next part of my decision relied on finding a perfect academic match. Knowing that I wanted to become a physical therapist, I realized Delaware afforded me the best opportunities to pursue this career. Between the STAR campus and the ability to have an Exercise Science major, I knew the University of Delaware was the place for me to be.”

CAREER HIGHS
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