Athletics

ZANIBONI NAMED TO SECOND ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAM FOR 2009-2010

Emerson College dual sport star Lauren Zaniboni ’11 (San Diego, Calif.) has been named to the ESPN: The Magazine Academic All-District team for her play for the Emerson College women’s basketball team and her performance in the classroom. Zaniboni is a third team All-District selection.

A marketing communications major with a business minor who has been a Dean’s List student, Zaniboni is the Lions’ second leading scorer and top rebounder. A transfer from North Carolina State University, Zaniboni was the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year in 2008-2009, and was also a first team all-conference selection. In 2009-2010 she has scored in double figures in both points and rebounds nine times in the team’s 20 games through February 3.

Zaniboni was also an Academic All-District selection in volleyball in the fall of 2009, making her the first Emerson College student-athlete to receive the honor in multiple sports. In addition to her activities in the classroom and on the court, Zaniboni is a member of the Emerson College student marketing group EmComm, and is a member of the Athletic Department’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

To qualify for Academic All-District, a student athlete must be a starter or important reserve and maintain a cumulative grade point average of a minimum of 3.3. Emerson College is located in District 1 which encompasses the New England States, New York State, and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Student-Athletes are nominated by the sports information directors at their respective institutions, and voted on by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America in their individual districts. Student-Athletes who earn first-team Academic All-District honors are then forwarded to the national Academic All-America ballot.

Athletic Department Mission Statement

The Athletics Department at Emerson College strives first and foremost to enhance academic excellence and personal growth through athletic involvement. Our mission is to create an environment in which student-athletes develop skills for life while achieving competitive success.

Intercollegiate athletics at Emerson will provide men and women the chance to develop a diverse set of core values including teamwork, leadership, high ethical standards, sportsmanship, and self confidence, while stressing the importance of community service.

We are committed to providing coaches who regard themselves as educators, who will motivate each student-athlete to excel in these qualities. Student-Athletes are expected to reflect the excellence of Emerson College and contribute to the quality of life on campus.

Emerson College Athletics looks to provide a positive atmosphere where student-athletes are able to display qualities on and off the playing field that can be drawn upon beyond graduation.

Athletics at Emerson

Boston, home of the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins, is also home to the Emerson College Lions, proud members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division III), the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and charter member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym at 150 Boylston Street

Athletics at Emerson are an opportunity for students to bring out their best through competition. Student-athletes learn valuable lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and dedication that will positively affect their lives - both on and off the playing field.

The role of Athletics at the College is a significant one, however, the Emerson coaching staff knows the primary reason student-athletes attend Emerson is to obtain the finest education possible in the fields of communication and the performing arts. The Lions’ philosophy expects that student-athletes give 100% both in the classroom and on the playing fields. Maintaining this balance between academics and athletics is a challenge that teaches commitment and self-discipline.

The renovated field at Rotch Playground