EMME WOLFEL WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM Growing up, Emme always played sports, but it wasn’t until middle school that she found the sport she knew she would want to play competitively – soccer. In high school, she caught the eye of a campus recruiter, and in her junior year, she committed to coming to KU. Since then, Emme has worked hard as a goalkeeper for the Women’s Soccer team. “As goalkeeper, I’ve been able to lead the team and take charge by seeing the whole field. Soccer has taught me core values that I will use not just on the field, but later in life.” Emme knows soccer is so much more than just on the field. She learned how to present herself as a team player, an individual, and as a student athlete at KU. One of Emme’s greatest accomplishments as a goalkeeper includes playing at the NCAA Tournament all three years she has played soccer for KU. “We’ve made history while here.” ATHLETICS STUDENT WORKER Emme started working for the Athletics department in Spring 2022. She works a variety of tasks at KU’s sports games, including ticket scanning, concessions selling, ball running, and recording the scoreboard. “I get to see what goes on behind the scenes. I am learning that everything I do in my major and courses can tie into everyday life. I am so appreciative of the sport management department; every class I have taken has prepared me for something I might run into in the industry.” INTERNSHIP Emme found her internship for Brandywine Heights through her soccer network. As an intern, she worked with the high school girl’s basketball team. She helped with equipment, getting the team ready for games, and coaching. “With my leadership minor, I am somebody who oversees a bunch of people, and I used this opportunity to take as much in as possible and learn. It was rewarding to help the players develop and see what everybody does when no one is watching.” FUTURE GOALS Emme aspires to own a women’s only gym in the future. After she graduates, she would like to work in facility management or for a professional sports team. “I always tell people to connect; you never know who will know whom. Kutztown is a great place to do that, and I am so thankful for the professors and students who have helped me get to where I am today.” 20 | INNOVISION MAGAZINE
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