Franklin Springs, GA---Emily King has been announced as a new Women's Lacrosse Coach and a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Lions. Emily King comes to Emmanuel College after a successful career as a certified college strength and conditioning coach.  Emily had the opportunity to work with a multitude of athletes including but not limited to football, men's lacrosse, men's soccer, women's lacrosse, swimming and diving and softball.  Emily worked at several Division I universities such as The United States Naval Academy, University of New Mexico, Virginia Tech and the University of Georgia.

As a player, Emily King played collegiate lacrosse at Anne Arundel Community College and James Madison University. While playing at Anne Arundel CC Emily was named most improved player as well as most valuable player twice.  While pursuing her degree from the University of Maryland, Emily helped coach her alma mater to their first 20 -0 season as well as their first state title. Emily earned a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland. While working at Virginia Tech, Emily began her Master's Degree in health promotions before moving to Georgia.

Emily King and her husband Rusty live in Royston with their two children Hunter (6) and Ashton (4).  Emily still competes today in local road races as well as local and regional half ironman triathlons.

" Emmanuel College is a great, small school that provides a close-knit community which allows individual attention to our student athletes academically, spiritually, and athletically," said Coach King.  "It's a blessing to be part of such a special place and to work with such special people."

Playing Experience
All Conference Lacrosse, Annapolis High School
2x National School Girl Lacrosse
2x Most Valuable Player, Anne Arundel Community College
1x Most Improved Player, Anne Arundel Community College

Coaching Experience
Assistant Lacrosse Coach, Annapolis Senior High School
Assistant Soccer Coach, Annapolis Senior High School
Strength and Conditioning, United States Naval Academy
Strength and Conditioning, University of New Mexico
Strength and Conditioning, Virginia Tech
Strength and Conditioning, University of Georgia

If you are Interested in the Program or have any questions Contact Coach King
E-mail:  eking@ec.edu
Cell:  706-988-8586