UMAC Wednesday Wrap with Emily Kirby and Kendra Porath
ST. PAUL, Minn.---Each Wednesday throughout the year, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) is featuring student-athletes in its new profile series the "UMAC Wednesday Wrap with..." Student-athletes share their perspective on being a student-athlete at their institution, in the UMAC and in Division III.
This week features soccer player Emily Kirby of Crown College and Kendra Porath of Bethany Lutheran College
*Graphic Photo Credits: Crown Sports Information, Bethany Lutheran Sports Information
Emily Kirby - Crown College
Sr., Soccer
Andover, Minn./Legacy Christian Academy
Major(s): Physical Education
Describe yourself in one word.
Enthusiastic.
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
Being a Division III athlete allows me to follow my two passions: soccer and education. I can play the sport I love while becoming an excellent P.E. teacher.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Crown.
I can learn under master teachers in excellent school districts. One master teacher I was mentored by was the head of DAPE education in Minnesota.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I make the world's greatest chocolate chip cookies.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My coach, Jamie Ross. He has pushed me outside of my comfort zone and helped me learn the game.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
YALA by MIA (Bro Safari & Valentino Remix) |
| Favorite food? |
Sweet Potato Tots |
| Dream Destination? |
New Zealand |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Tobin Heath |
| Favorite class? |
Any Practicum course |
| Dream job? |
Elementary P.E. teacher |
| Favorite movie? |
Frozen |
| Favorite phone app? |
Google Maps |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Have confidence in your ability, then be tough enough to follow through. |
Kendra Porath - Bethany Lutheran College
So., Softball
Wyoming, Minn./Stillwater
Major(s): Psychology, Biology
Describe yourself in one word.
Passionate
What do you enjoy about competing in the UMAC?
I love the rivalries that have developed in the UMAC throughout the years. Being in a Game of the Week motivates us athletes to push ourselves even more.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Bethany Lutheran?
I love the tight knit community of student-athletes. We're all friends, regardless of the sport we're in.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Bethany Lutheran.
I've had the opportunity to volunteer at the local hospital in order to get priceless patient experience necessary for my career.
What is the greatest lesson you ahve learned so far from being a college athlete?
Although it feels great to have a good 'individual' game, it feels even better to have a good 'team' game.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
No Problem- Chance the Rapper |
| Favorite food? |
Chinese |
| Dream Destination? |
Australia |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Jennie Finch |
| Favorite class? |
Human Physiology |
| Dream job? |
Pediatric Neurologist |
| Favorite movie? |
The Sandlot |
| Favorite phone app? |
Snapchat |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you, is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her." |
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