University of Delaware Athletics
2022 Field Hockey Roster
Sian Emslie
- Position:
- Midfield
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Repton
- Hometown:
- Canterbury Kent, England
- Major:
- Psychology
HONORS/AWARDS
- 2021 CAA Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
- 2021 CAA All-Rookie Team
- Did not see action in 2023
Appeared in 17 games, and made 13 starts … scored three goals, and credited with three assists … scored the game-winning goal to defeat Towson 2-1 (Oct. 14) … recorded second career postseason goal against Lehigh (Nov. 9) … Helped the Blue Hens to their 11th CAA Championship title and an NCAA tournament berth.
2021 SEASON
Appeared in 18 games, making 14 starts in her first season with the Blue Hens ... Scored her first collegiate goal against Towson (Oct. 3) ... Scored a goal in the NCAA Opening Round game against Fairfield (Nov. 10) ... Helped the Blue Hens to their 10th CAA Championship title and an NCAA tournament berth.
BEFORE DELAWARE / CLUB
Was a 2018 selection for England u16 NAGs squad ... 2019 England u18 NAGs selection for 6 nations tournament vs Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany ... 2020 England u18 squad selection vs. Ireland ... Participated in 2020 Great Britain EDP trials ... Member of the 2019-2020 Beeston ladies first team in National Premier League competition.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Brian and Jane Emslie ... Has two older brothers, Nathan and Josh.
COACH VAN DE KERKHOF SAYS
“A native of Canterbury, England, Sian is a player we are thrilled to be able to welcome to Newark, DE. Representing England U18 in both Field Hockey and Roller Hockey, Sian will bring a unique skill set to our forward line. Along with her international experience, Sian also played National Premier League Hockey for Beeston Hockey Club, and we look forward to her bringing that same level of experience, intensity, determination and work-rate to our players group.”
WHY DELAWARE?
"Delaware has a welcoming community and I enjoy the coaches ethos towards athletes as well as the overall team environment."
