Athletics

EMERSON soccer squads earn national academic recognition

Emerson College is one of only 65 colleges nationwide to have both its men’s and women’s soccer teams named winners of the 2007-2008 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award.  To qualify for the award, which encompasses all three NCAA Divisions, a team must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  There were 110 men’s teams and 265 women’s teams that met the requirements for the honor.

Emerson and Lesley University were the only two Massachusetts colleges on the double award winners list, and the two schools were the only two Division III institutions in New England to make the list.  Other New England schools that had both teams qualify were Dartmouth College, the University of Maine, the University of New Hampshire, the University of Vermont, Quinnipiac University, and St. Michael’s College.

Emerson’s women qualified with a 3.47 GPA which was the highest of any of the 27 New England colleges on the list.  265 women’s teams nation-wide qualified for the honor.

On the men’s list, Emerson’s 3.33 GPA was good for third in the New England Region.  Only Amherst College (3.48) and Dartmouth College (3.34) had higher aggregate grade point averages in the men’s rankings.

FALL ATHLETES HONORED AT AWARDS CEREMONY

The Emerson College Department of Athletics honored two dozen student-athletes from the Fall 2008 semester at a banquet on December 7.

Emerson basketball web-streamed Live

All home contests of Emerson Men's and Women's Basketball are available via webstreaming.  All production and talent position are filled by Emerson College students.

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Homecoming Big Hit

Emerson College's first-ever Homecoming was very popular among alumni as between 75 and 100 alums took part in one or more of the weekend events.

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Athletic Department Mission Statement

The Athletics Department at Emerson College strives first and foremost to enhance academic excellence and personal growth through athletic involvement. Our mission is to create an environment in which student-athletes develop skills for life while achieving competitive success.

Intercollegiate athletics at Emerson will provide men and women the chance to develop a diverse set of core values including teamwork, leadership, high ethical standards, sportsmanship, and self confidence, while stressing the importance of community service.

We are committed to providing coaches who regard themselves as educators, who will motivate each student-athlete to excel in these qualities. Student-Athletes are expected to reflect the excellence of Emerson College and contribute to the quality of life on campus.

Emerson College Athletics looks to provide a positive atmosphere where student-athletes are able to display qualities on and off the playing field that can be drawn upon beyond graduation.

Emerson Athletics Videos

Emerson men's soccer player Leandro "Butcho" Caires '07 produced a promotional video for Emerson College Athletics that premiered at the 2006 Emerson College Athletic Awards Banquet.

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Watch the Emerson College Athletics Fall 2007 Senior Video

Athletics at Emerson

Boston, home of the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins, is also home to the Emerson College Lions, proud members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division III), the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and charter member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

The Piano Row Gymnasium at 150 Boylston Street

Athletics at Emerson are an opportunity for students to bring out their best through competition. Student-athletes learn valuable lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and dedication that will positively affect their lives - both on and off the playing field.

The role of Athletics at the College is a significant one, however, the Emerson coaching staff knows the primary reason student-athletes attend Emerson is to obtain the finest education possible in the fields of communication and the performing arts. The Lions’ philosophy expects that student-athletes give 100% both in the classroom and on the playing fields. Maintaining this balance between academics and athletics is a challenge that teaches commitment and self-discipline.

The renovated field at Rotch Playground