Emma Jackson '24 Recruiting Profile
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Hi, my name is Emma Jackson. I am currently a senior at Stratford High School in Houston, Texas, and am the Captain of the Girls Water Polo Team. I am a four-year varsity swim and a four-year varsity water polo athlete. I also play water polo for the West Houston Water Polo Club (Viper Pigeons). I am taking a rigorous AP and pre-AP course schedule, play in the Honors Orchestra, and am active in other clubs and activities at my school. I am looking for an academically rewarding school where I can continue to play water polo.
I started swimming competitively at the age of five and have gone to the Texas 6A State championships the past two years. I started playing water polo a few years back, due to the influence of my older brother, and have loved it ever since. I considered water polo my “just for fun sport” until I became completely obsessed with it during my sophomore year. That season, I had some of the best months of my sporting career and I was on such a high. Every night, I would look forward to early morning practice and playing with my good friends. I remember my excitement for our upcoming matches and loved being at the Natatorium for hours at a time playing, watching, and wishing we had more games. That season made me realize how much I love the game, and that I wanted to take it seriously.
What makes me a strong player are my years of swimming and playing a multitude of other sports while growing up. As a life-long swimmer, I have good endurance and am fast in the pool, which I use to my advantage. I have also taken what I have learned from other sports and developed those skills into my water polo game. I have watched hours upon hours of water polo matches just for fun while also learning the game play. I am good at picking up on other teams’ strategies and the habits of their key players. I am committed to playing good defense, have good pool vision, continue to increase my water polo IQ, and am a good teammate. Water polo is important to me, and I would love to continue playing in college!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Conference, Team Captain, , Team Captain, All-District Team Defensive Player of the Year
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps, Area Champions, Bi-District Champions, Regional Quarterfinalist
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Region, Region 2 6A Area Championship Player of the Match, District 15 6A All District Most Valuable Player, Team Offensive Player of the Year
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional Chanmps
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #6
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2023 West Houston Water Polo TX (TX)/Viper Pigeons (18U)
- 2022 West Houston Water Polo TX (TX)/Viper Pigeons (16U)
- Starter/Sprinter for Girls 16U Viper Pigeon Pink at USA Water Polo Junior Olympics Session III, July 28-31, 2022. Team placed 4th in Platinum bracket.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Joseph McCommons
- High School Assistant Coach
- Casandra Brisbin
- Travel / Club Coach
- Kassandra Parker
- Club Director
- Scott Slay
- High School Head Coach
- Maggie (Albers) Cramer
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2023 National Junior Olympics Session II
- 7/20/23 to 7/23/23
- 18U, Top Finishing Team from Texas
- Camp/Event
- SWZ Festival
- 6/10/23 to 6/11/23
- 4-0
- Camp/Event
- SWZ JO Qualifiers
- 6/09/23 to 6/09/23
- Qualified 1 of 3 (2-0)
- Camp/Event
- Welcome to Texas
- 5/27/23 to 5/28/23
- Camp/Event
- SWZ Spring Championships
- 4/29/23 to 4/30/23
- VP 18U Girls Red, 3rd Place finish
- Camp/Event
- Houston Monster Spring Polo Jam
- 4/01/23 to 4/02/23
- VP 18U Girls Wonder Woman
- Camp/Event
- Texas Challenge Cup
- 3/04/23 to 3/05/23
- Viper Pigeon Girls 18U Red, 3rd place finish
- Camp/Event
- 2022 National Junior Olympics Session III
- 7/21/22 to 7/24/22
- Viper Pigeon 16U Girls Pink, 4th place finish
- Camp/Event
- Suns Out, Guns Out
- 7/08/22 to 7/10/22
- Played both 18U and 16U
- Camp/Event
- Endless Summer Classic
- 6/25/22 to 6/26/22
- Played both 18U and 16U
- Camp/Event
- SWZ Festival
- 6/11/22 to 6/12/22
- Viper Pigeon 14U Pink
Training
- Weights / Conditioning
- 1 year
- Off-season conditioning and weight training led by high school Head Swim Coach / Assistant Water Polo Coach Casandra Brisbin.
Additional Sports
- Swimming
- 10 years
- Varsity Team
- 2022 - TISCA Swimming All-State 6A Honorable Mention; UIL District 14-6A Champion 100 Backtroke & 200 Medley (Back), 3rd Place 100 Free; UIL Region IV-6A Qualifier - 200 Medley (Back), 100 Free, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay; UIL State 6A Qualifier – 200 Medl
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team | 2022 West Houston W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Goals Scored | 17 | 9 | 5 |
| Assists | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Steals | 40 | 7 | |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 | |
| Earned Ejections | 5 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English II Algebra II Chemistry Pre-Calculus World History French III Honors OrchestraAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Physics I AP English III (Language and Composition) AP U.S. History AP Calculus AB AP English IV (Literature and Composition) AP Environmental Science AP Economics AP U.S. GovernmentRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAP Scholar, National Honor Society, Texas Interscholastic Coaches Association Academic All-State (2022-23), Spring Branch ISD Academic All-District (2022-23), USA Water Polo Academic All-American (2022-23, 2021-22)
- ActivitiesHonors Orchestra - Viola, STEM Club, Women in STEM Club, Tri Theta, Mirrorball Club - Founding Member, Girl Scouts of America - Silver Scout, Summer League Swim Team Assistant Coach, Certified Lifeguard
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