Emily Sharlow

Name: Emily Sharlow

Number: 21

Position: Outfield

Year: Senior

From: Malone, NY

Major: Communication Disorders and Sciences

Minors: Psychology

Reason for choosing Plattsburgh?

Emily chose to continue her education at Plattsburgh because the school is very close to her home and because of the great communication disorders and science program here.

Started playing softball when?

Emily started playing softball when she was in third grade as a pitcher. She began playing JV in 7^th grade as a pitcher and first basemen. In 8^th grade she played 3^rd base and in 9^th grade she moved up to Varsity and played 2^nd base and center field. Emily's senior year she was awarded with 1^st Team All-Northern. From 9^th grade to freshman year of college she also played for the Adirondack Diamonds Summer traveling team.

Favorite professional sports/teams?

 NY Mets

Something you’re proud of and WHY?

Overcoming two ACL reconstruction surgeries (both knees). Emily tore her left in 9^th grade during soccer and her right in her senior year. She was able to go through physical therapy and return playing sports in the expected amount of time and still be successful.

Favorite Food?

Raspberries or Mcdonalds Big Mac

Favorite community service experience and WHY?

Jump Rope for Heart. Emily likes spending time with the elementary school children and helping them stay fit. "and they treat us like celebrities"-Emily

Favorite moment so far while being apart of the Plattsburgh State Softball Team and WHY?

Beating Cortland at SUNYACS and Going to the World Series are Emily's favorite moments. Both were so overwhelming and a result of our team's unity and hard work.

Goals set while at Plattsburgh ?

Emily's goals are to be a successful player and teammate, to go back to the World Series, graduate with honors and get accepted into a Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology.

Plans after college?

Emily plans to go to Graduate School, become a Speech-Language Pathologist, stay close to home, get married, have a few kids and an English bulldog and a kitty when graduating from Plattsburgh!!