E8 Spotlight: Katie Day
The Empire 8 Conference is full of talented student-athletes and the E8 Spotlight is one way for fans to get to know them.
Katie Day (Wilton, NH) and is a senior for the Elmira College softball team and majors in Speech and Language Disabilities. (
Career Bio)
Why did you choose to attend Elmira College?
I choose Elmira College because of the speech program. I knew playing softball would be an option so it was the best fit for me at the time.
What has been the greatest part of your experience as a college athlete? The friendships I have built from playing with my teammates and building those relationships.
Who has been the most influential person during your athletic career? My dad, he was my assistant coach growing up through my travel teams. He was always the first person on the field to play catch with me or go to the batting cages.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Hopefully practicing as a speech pathologist.
What do you like most about competing in the Empire 8? Definitely the competiveness of the Empire 8 and not knowing what can happen on any given day.
What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to stay busy and hang out with friends and family.
What are the top three things on your bucket list? I want to skydive, visit all 50 states and swim with the dolphins.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I wanted to be a farmer until the age of 12.
Invite four famous people, living or dead, to a dinner party: Ellen Degeneres, Beyonce, Dr. Temple Grandin and Rob Gronkowski.
Rapid Fire Questions
Favorite Food: Mozzarella Sticks
Favorite Band/Musician: Bryson Tiller
Favorite TV Show: anything on HGTV
Favorite Movie: Lion King
Favorite Book: 19 Minutes
Favorite Place To Visit: the beach
Something you Can’t Live Without: Coffee
Pet Peeve: When people chew loudly
Celebrity Dream Date: Julian Edelman