Emerson Athletics

Emerson Athletics

• Division III of the NCAA
• 14 Teams
• 250 student athletes
• New England Mens & Womens Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)
• 23 Athletic staff

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• 1931-First Intramural Sport (Volleyball
• 1948 First Varsity Teams:Basketball & Baseball
• New England Men's & Women's Conference (NEWMAC)
• Babson, Clark, Coast Guard, MIT, Mount Holyoke, Smith,Springfield, Wellesley, Wheaton, WPI

Facilities

• Bobby Brown & Steven Plofker Gym
• Rotch Field
• Fitness Center
• Leased facilities at St. Johns Prep (Danvers, MA)

Division III

• Scholar Athletes
• No Scholarships
• Ability to more broadly engage in college life
• Strong companion to a liberal arts base education

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• Graduate at higher rates
• Report greater time management and leadership skills
• Help attract a broad range of students to the college
• Help build and promote school spirit
• Report a higher sense of affiliation with the institution

Highlights

• 3.41 gpa average across all teams
• Women's basketball highest gpa in NCAA Division III two years in a row
• 56 athletes (23%) named to NEWMAC All-Academic team (3.5 or higher)
• Women's Soccer highest gpa in NCAA Division III soccer
• 56 athletes (23%) named to NEWMAC All-Academic team (3.5 or higher)

Highlights

• 5 teams advanced to post season play (playoffs)
• Men's basketball wins first ever NEWMAC championship
• 2 athletes named NEWMAC rookies of the year
• 3 coaches named NEWMAC Coaches of the year
• 15 athletes named to all conference teams

Connection

• Collaboration with Admission and Academic Advising
• Communication between athletics and faculty
• Support for athletes as they manage the demands of academics and competition