Emily Day facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emily Capers |
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Day at the 2017 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna
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| Nationality |  United States |
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| Born | Emily Day August 9, 1987 Torrance, California, U.S. |
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| Hometown | Torrance, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Emily Capers (born Emily Day on August 9, 1987) is an American beach volleyball player. She was born in Torrance, California. Emily has won many medals throughout her career. She is known for her strong play on the sand.
Emily went to Loyola Marymount University. She studied applied mathematics and also took classes in Business Administration. While in college, she was a very successful student-athlete. She received many awards for her skills in volleyball and her good grades.
In 2009, Emily won a gold medal at the NORCECA Circuit in Jamaica. She played with her teammate Claire Robertson for this win. Later, in 2015, she teamed up with Jennifer Kessy to start the AVP season.
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Emily's Volleyball Achievements
Emily Capers has earned many awards during her time playing volleyball. These include honors from her college days and her professional career.
College Awards
Emily was a top player during her college years. She received several awards for her performance. She was recognized for being an All-Tournament player multiple times. She also earned awards for her excellent academic work.
- 2008 Four Points Sheraton Classic All Tournament/MVP
- 2008 All West Coast Conference First Team
- 2007 All West Coast Conference First Team
- 2006 All West Coast Conference Honorable Mention
- 2005 Freshman All West Coast Conference First Team
Professional Tour Awards
Emily has had a very successful professional career. She has won many events on the AVP Pro Tour. She also earned medals in international competitions.
- AVP Pro Tour Young Guns Manhattan Beach 2009 Gold Medal
- AVP Pro Tour Young Guns Long Beach 2009 Silver Medal
- AVP Pro Tour Champion Cincinnati Open 2013
- AVP Most Improved Player 2013
- AVP Pro Tour Manhattan Beach Open 2016 Gold Medal
- AVP Pro Tour Manhattan Beach Open 2017 Gold Medal
- AVP Pro Tour Huntington Beach Open 2017 Gold Medal
- AVP Pro Tour Hermosa Beach Open 2017 Gold Medal
- AVP Team of the Year 2017 (with Brittany Hochevar)
National Team Awards
Emily has also represented the United States in national and international events.
- NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit Jamaica 2009 Gold Medal
- FIVB Phuket Open 2013 Silver Medal
- USAV Beach Team of the Year 2011 (with Heather McGuire)
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Gold Medal
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Silver Medal
