Cards Sign Emilia Kacmarczyk

University of Louisville field hockey coach Justine Sowry has announced that Emilia Kaczmarczyk has signed a National Letter-of-Intent to join the Cardinals in the fall of 2019. Kaczmarczyk is part of a class of seven newcomers who will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Emilia Kaczmarczyk
Hometown: Melton Mowbray, England
High School: Repton School
Position: Midfielder/Defender

Emilia Kacmarczyk joins the Cardinals from Melton Mowbray, England. The midfielder/defender served as a team captain and helped lead Repton High School to the national championship in 2019. She also was a team captain for Repton Hockey Club U18 team and helped lead the indoor team to two national gold medals and a pair of silver medal finishes. In all, Kacmarczyk has played a part in nine national titles throughout her career.

Kacmarczyk was selected to serve as a captain for Repton School and Club U14 and U16 teams and was named club Player of the Season at the U14, U15 and U16 levels.

The multi-sport athlete also played rugby for five years.

Emilia Kaczmarczyk on Louisville
"The standard of hockey and the facilities are amazing. The family feel and the kindness of the team, they were so welcoming. I was also very impressed with the academic facilities and support that the student athletes receive."

Associate head coach Lucas Piccioli on Emilia Kaczmarczyk
"We are extremely excited to welcome Emilia to our field hockey family. Her ability to read the game on both sides of the ball, quick hands and attacking mentality make her a very complete player and someone who we expect to contribute to the program from day one. Emilia recently played a pivotal role to help her high school win a national title, the 'Investec Schools Championship for Girls.'"

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