GET TO KNOW THE GOPHERS: EMILY PETERSON
May 2, 2018
Get to Know: Emily Heslin
The University of Minnesota soccer team has concluded their spring activities, and are in full offseason mode. GopherSports.com will sit down with each player on the 2018 team to get to know them better on and off the field!
Senior captain Emily Peterson was next to sit down with us as we got to know her more on and off the field!
Be sure to follow the Gophers onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramso you do not miss anything this summer including the schedule release, tickets and more!
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GopherSports.com: What are your summer plans? Internship? Travel? Playing Soccer? ANYTHING!
Emily Peterson: This summer I have an internship with Grant Thornton, LLP. I will be an audit intern and may be doing some tax accounting. I will also be doing lots of rehab and workouts with Sarah and Corey.
GS: Heading out of school for a few months, what do you like to do with your free time? Hobbies? Interests?
EP: I love to be on the lake! Anything in the water. There is nothing better than anchoring the boat and hanging out with friends in the sun floating in the water. I also love wake surfing, skiing, and wake boarding. I love having the time to spend with friends and family over the summer.
GS: How did you begin playing soccer? What sparked your interest as a child?
EP: Well I started playing soccer like any other kid... My parents signed me up for in-house little league. One of the main reasons I stuck with soccer was because I loved having teammates. All of my best friends were on my soccer team growing up and it was always fun going to practice. As I got older I started to realize that I was pretty good. I was fast and worked hard from a young age and was always looking to learn. All of this sparked my love for the game and helped me continue playing soccer.
GS: What other positions have you played in the past? For instance... if you were a goal scorer in high school, and you are not now, what has that position change been like? Or vice versa...
EP: Oh boy, I played every position. I even tried playing goalie and would go to goalie training when I was younger. In high school I was a center-mid and was the goal scorer. On my club team I played center-mid, outside-mid, forward, and defense. I think that playing all of those positions helped me gain skills that have made me a well rounded player. It also helped prepare me for college because I didn't know what position I was going to be playing and allowed me to have an open mind about where I ended up.
GS: What kind of person would you describe yourself as? What kind of player would you describe yourself as?
EP: I am calm, hardworking, intentional and thoughtful. As a player I am composed, hardworking, level-headed, and always looking to grow.
GS: Have you played other sports in your life?
EP: Yes. I played basketball, gymnastics, track, and tennis. Oh... and T-ball.
GS: Is there a story behind your number you have in college? What about what you had in high school?
EP: I have been #3 for as long as I can remember. I'm pretty sure it was my first jersey number and I was able to keep it until college. I chose the available number closest to #3. I love my number #4
GS: What made you choose to come to the University of Minnesota? What does it mean to be a Gopher to you?
EP: I chose to come to Minnesota because I am a Minnesota girl through and through. I am a home body and wanted to stay close to home and I love the people in Minnesota. I also knew a lot of the players committed to Minnesota and loved the family feel. To be a Gopher means a lot to me! It's pretty sweet to represent the college I grew up around.
GS: What is your favorite part about playing soccer here?
EP: My favorite part about playing soccer at the University of Minnesota is definitely the people and the opportunities. I love being part of a team that holds such a high standard and is competitive. I love getting to do some of the hardest physical and mental things with the same people everyday. I am so grateful for the opportunities and growth that I have experienced in my time here.
GS: Favorite Soccer player? Favorite Professional athlete?
EP: Favorite Soccer Player: Julie Ertz
GS: Favorite Professional Athlete:
EP: Adam Thielen
GS: Favorite food/meal?
EP: Ideal summer meal: Cheese burger, corn on the cob, salad, and lots of watermelon!
GS: Favorite Sport besides soccer?
EP: Love watching NFL football, college hockey, and college basketball
GS: Favorite place you have traveled to?
EP: Hawaii
GS: Favorite _____ (You pick something!)
EP: Piece of advice: "When the bell rings, you better be ready. It may be your only shot." -Grandpa
GS: Favorite _____ (You pick something!)
EP: Soccer moment: Heslin scoring the winning goal in Big Ten Tournament Championship
@Slab Of Bacon
May 2, 2018
Get to Know: Emily Heslin
The University of Minnesota soccer team has concluded their spring activities, and are in full offseason mode. GopherSports.com will sit down with each player on the 2018 team to get to know them better on and off the field!
Senior captain Emily Peterson was next to sit down with us as we got to know her more on and off the field!
Be sure to follow the Gophers onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramso you do not miss anything this summer including the schedule release, tickets and more!
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GopherSports.com: What are your summer plans? Internship? Travel? Playing Soccer? ANYTHING!
Emily Peterson: This summer I have an internship with Grant Thornton, LLP. I will be an audit intern and may be doing some tax accounting. I will also be doing lots of rehab and workouts with Sarah and Corey.
GS: Heading out of school for a few months, what do you like to do with your free time? Hobbies? Interests?
EP: I love to be on the lake! Anything in the water. There is nothing better than anchoring the boat and hanging out with friends in the sun floating in the water. I also love wake surfing, skiing, and wake boarding. I love having the time to spend with friends and family over the summer.
GS: How did you begin playing soccer? What sparked your interest as a child?
EP: Well I started playing soccer like any other kid... My parents signed me up for in-house little league. One of the main reasons I stuck with soccer was because I loved having teammates. All of my best friends were on my soccer team growing up and it was always fun going to practice. As I got older I started to realize that I was pretty good. I was fast and worked hard from a young age and was always looking to learn. All of this sparked my love for the game and helped me continue playing soccer.
GS: What other positions have you played in the past? For instance... if you were a goal scorer in high school, and you are not now, what has that position change been like? Or vice versa...
EP: Oh boy, I played every position. I even tried playing goalie and would go to goalie training when I was younger. In high school I was a center-mid and was the goal scorer. On my club team I played center-mid, outside-mid, forward, and defense. I think that playing all of those positions helped me gain skills that have made me a well rounded player. It also helped prepare me for college because I didn't know what position I was going to be playing and allowed me to have an open mind about where I ended up.
GS: What kind of person would you describe yourself as? What kind of player would you describe yourself as?
EP: I am calm, hardworking, intentional and thoughtful. As a player I am composed, hardworking, level-headed, and always looking to grow.
GS: Have you played other sports in your life?
EP: Yes. I played basketball, gymnastics, track, and tennis. Oh... and T-ball.
GS: Is there a story behind your number you have in college? What about what you had in high school?
EP: I have been #3 for as long as I can remember. I'm pretty sure it was my first jersey number and I was able to keep it until college. I chose the available number closest to #3. I love my number #4
GS: What made you choose to come to the University of Minnesota? What does it mean to be a Gopher to you?
EP: I chose to come to Minnesota because I am a Minnesota girl through and through. I am a home body and wanted to stay close to home and I love the people in Minnesota. I also knew a lot of the players committed to Minnesota and loved the family feel. To be a Gopher means a lot to me! It's pretty sweet to represent the college I grew up around.
GS: What is your favorite part about playing soccer here?
EP: My favorite part about playing soccer at the University of Minnesota is definitely the people and the opportunities. I love being part of a team that holds such a high standard and is competitive. I love getting to do some of the hardest physical and mental things with the same people everyday. I am so grateful for the opportunities and growth that I have experienced in my time here.
GS: Favorite Soccer player? Favorite Professional athlete?
EP: Favorite Soccer Player: Julie Ertz
GS: Favorite Professional Athlete:
EP: Adam Thielen
GS: Favorite food/meal?
EP: Ideal summer meal: Cheese burger, corn on the cob, salad, and lots of watermelon!
GS: Favorite Sport besides soccer?
EP: Love watching NFL football, college hockey, and college basketball
GS: Favorite place you have traveled to?
EP: Hawaii
GS: Favorite _____ (You pick something!)
EP: Piece of advice: "When the bell rings, you better be ready. It may be your only shot." -Grandpa
GS: Favorite _____ (You pick something!)
EP: Soccer moment: Heslin scoring the winning goal in Big Ten Tournament Championship
@Slab Of Bacon
