14 Caroline Coates
14 - Caroline Coates
Height: 5-0
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Centennial, CO
High School: Cherry Creek
Position: M
Major: Undecided
Parents: Paul & Donna Coates

Junior (2010):

Coates tied a school record by playing in all 22 Emory games during the season, starting all but one contest.  The forward assisted on one goal during the year, coming during the Eagles' 2-0 win over Brandeis University on October 17th.  She took 21 shots during the year, 13 of which were on goal.

Sophomore (2009):

During her sophomore season, Coates played in 17 games for Emory, making eight starts, including six-straight to end the season.  Her first collegiate score came in dramatic fashion, as she led the Eagles to a 2-1 win at Birmingham Southern College on September 22nd, scoring with a second left in the first overtime period.  Coates became the first player in school history to record a 'golden goal' as her first career goal.  She also scored a goal during Emory's 4-2 loss to Brandeis University on October 18th.  Coates took 14 shots during the season, eight of which were on goal.

Freshman (2008):

Coates played in 19 games for the Eagles during the 2008 campaign, making four starts during her first year on the squad.  The freshman midfielder took five shots during the season, two of which were on goal.  She also contributed to an Emory defense that ranked 23rd in Division III with a 0.553 goals-against average.

Career Statistics:

 GPGSGoalsAssistsPoints
2008194000
2009178204
20102221011
Totals58332 15 

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Prior to Emory:

Played four seasons on the Cherry Creek High School soccer team, where she was coached by David Paynter. Accumulated 11 goals and 19 assists over her 50-game high school career. Was an Athletic Award finalist prior to arriving at Emory. Also played for club team Littleton United, where she was coached by Steve Ekman.

Personal:

Born December 21, 1989

Quote:

"I chose Emory because I loved the campus and wanted to play collegiate sports."