Spotlight: Golden West Rustlers' Emily Flores
NAME: Emily Flores Genovez
SPORT: Soccer
ACHIEVEMENTS: 2nd Team All Conference, Academic All Star
Who got you into soccer and when did you start playing?
My mother got me into soccer and I started playing at age 4.
If you weren't playing soccer what other sport would you want to play at the college level?
Definitely basketball
What makes Coach Krissy the type of coach you love to play for?
Coach Krissy is so passionate about soccer. She loves to compete and has so much trust in me as an athlete making my experience playing for her great.
What are you majoring in and what's your favorite class?
Nursing and Anatomy.
What is your perfect pre-game meal?
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Walk us through your pre-game warm up.
I start by rolling out my legs, dynamic stretching, jogging, stretching, sprinting and then going into ball work.
What are the first 3 songs on your pre-game playlist?
Eminem – Lose Yourself
Journey- Don’t Stop Believin’
Imagine Dragons- Whatever it Takes
What do you enjoy doing on your day off?
I enjoy going on hikes, going to the movie theater, and spending time with my friends and family.
Who on the team are you closest with?
I am close with all my teammates. I see all of them as my second family.
What is your leadership style?
I lead by example, work hard, show responsibility, and more than anything I show full commitment and positivity on and off the field.
Once you're done at Golden West College, what do you want to be remembered as?
At Golden West College I want to be remembered as a great student athlete. Who always played with heart and represented the school in a positive way. Someone who always worked hard to accomplish her goals academically and athletically.
What is the plan once you graduate?
After I graduate I will move forward to earn my graduates in nursing.
What do you want to say to the fans who have watched you play during your time at Golden West College?
To all the fans I want to say thank you and I hope they have enjoyed watching me play. There are fans I really want to point out and one is my mother for being my biggest fan and Mr. Southward who I see as my grandfather I want to say thank you for all his support and being my biggest cheerleader out in the stands.
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