Emilie Coleman '24 Recruiting Profile

Most people spend their life looking for something that truly makes them happy.  I am lucky that I found joy in swimming.  I am extremely passionate about being the best swimmer I can possibly be.  I work hard, in and out of the pool, to make myself a faster, stronger and smarter swimmer.  

I wasn’t always a swimmer.  At the age of 2, my parents put me in gymnastics because I was always climbing and jumping on the furniture.  I wanted to be an Olympic gymnast by the age of 5.  By 10 years old, I had dealt with too many injuries to stay active in the sport.  Luckily, I had been swimming in our local summer swim league since the age of 5.  Both gymnastics and swimming allowed me to do my favorite thing - compete.

Competition is thrilling. Standing on the block waiting for the start of the race is exciting.  At that point, I know that I have worked hard for this moment.  From the dive to the finish, I push myself physically and mentally to do my best.  I know that each race will not be perfect, but each race challenges me to work harder at practice.

I look forward to swimming on a collegiate team while working towards a bachelor's degree.   It is important for me to get a quality education to set me up for a successful future.  Swimming in college is a huge goal.  I would love to be a part of a dynamic team.  I enjoy being a part of a team because I get energy from being around other passionate swimmers.  I know that I will be a strong asset to a team because of my strong work ethic, dedication and passion for swimming.