Emily Racco

Active Elite Details:

Category: Athlete
Sport(s): Ice Hockey, Golf
Position/Title: Left Defence
Sports Association(s):
♦ Elmvale Minor Hockey (EMHA)
♦ Barrie Women’s Hockey Association (BWHA)
♦ New England Women’s Hockey Association (NEWHA) NCAA Division 1 Hockey
♦ Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACCC) NCAA D2 Women’s Golf
♦ The State University of New York Athletic Conference
Date/Place of Birth: December 7, 2001/ Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie Ontario
Currently Residing: Anten Mills
Family: Joe Racco and Donna Racco (Valender)
Springwater Connection: Residence, Teams & Schooling
Social Media: Facebook: Emily Racco, Instagram: Cortlandwhockey https://www.instagram.com/cortlandwhockey

Highlights:

2023/2024 Hockey Season: Youth Hockey and Community Outreach Intern for the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team
2023/2024 Cortland Ice Hockey: SUNYAC Champions ...more highlights

Narrative:

I grew up a natural athlete when it came to all sports. I registered with the
EMHA, the perfect environment that fostered my love of the game. After 3 years as a Coyote, I
transitioned to the BWHA, and my development and knowledge of the game continued to grow. ...more narrative

Anecodotes:

Having the opportunity to begin my hockey journey with EMHA, was the perfect environment to fall in love with the sport. Further, the opportunities to be supported in such a positive environment at EDHS truly set me up for success as I transitioned into a student athlete in the United States. Springwater will always be my home and own my heart.

Interests:

Hockey, Ball Hockey, Art, Watersports, supporting youth hockey development, Baseball.

Interesting Facts:

♦ Academic Scholarship
♦ Ontario Scholar and Honor Roll student
♦ EDHS MVP Varsity Hockey 2017, 2018, 2019
♦ Nominated Athlete of the Year 2016, 2017, 2018 and Female Athlete of the Year 2019
♦ Played Ball Hockey, Hockey, Baseball and Flag Football
♦ PROUD BLIZZARD

Quotations:

♦ Success is a journey, not a destination.
♦ Forget the mistake and remember the lesson.

Galleries:

♦ Go to Active Elite Media Gallery

Acknowledgements:

♦ EMHA: Coach Carl Luoma of Springwater
♦ Barrie Sharks: Coach Todd Clarke of Springwater, for giving me the opportunity to
develop, learn and see hockey through the defensive position and for fostering a
team environment within our hockey family
♦ EDHS Teachers/Coaches: for believing in me, supporting me and providing the
perfect environment for growth and leadership.
♦ Post University: for giving me the opportunity to be part of something great.
♦ All of my family and friends who have cheered and encouraged me along this journey.

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