Former Crookston Pirate Girls Hockey Coach Emily Meyer has been named the Bemidji State University Women’s Director of Hockey Operations! Meyer has gone back to school to finish her degree and has moved to Bemidji. We had a chance to talk with Emily and asked her about the new job. The question and answer with Meyer is below.
How did the director of hockey operations position come about?
I was in contact with Sarah Bobrowski, who I met through HP’s where I have coached the section girls 8A/AA 16’s in Bemidji, this summer asking her if there were any opportunities to help out in the upcoming hockey season since I was planning to make the move to Bemidji. It turns out there was an opening as the Director of Hockey Operations for the women’s hockey team, and I got a phone call from head coach Amber Fryklund when I was on my way to a job interview in Bemidji and was offered the position.
What will your duties be?
The director of hockey operations is a lot of the behind-the-scenes jobs that range anywhere from arranging team meals, and to video coordinating practices and games. I don’t get to give on-ice instruction to players directly, but I am involved in the coaches’ meetings where we plan practices and discuss offensive and defensive systems and special teams. During games I am filming from the press box and will do live coding on game film so that we can use that in between periods and for team film purposes. It has been a lot of learning new things, but I have loved being a student of the game and having the opportunity to learn from an amazing coaching staff while still having the opportunity to coach in a different way from what I am used to has been an amazing experience so far.
How excited are you for the opportunity?
It has been an absolute dream to be a part of the Bemidji State Women’s hockey team. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of coaches to take me under their wing and give me a chance to contribute and share my knowledge for a game that I love so much. I have loved every second of it, and I can’t wait for the season to get into full swing!
Are you currently taking classes?
I am currently taking online classes through Rasmussen University to complete my degree in Health and Wellness. I have been enrolled since April and I am on track to graduate this winter!
I also will be working at North Homes Children and Family services in Bemidji as a Mental Health practitioner and will be working at the middle schools with students. It is similar to what I was doing at the Middle School in Crookston.
Anything else that you want people to know?
I want to thank KROX, Chris Fee, Frank Fee, and their staff for always supporting Pirate Athletics. You guys never missed a game and always supported the Girls Hockey Program and their success. The Lady Pirates will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the program that made me who I am today. I loved having the opportunity to coach the Lady Pirates in my five years back home. I will cherish all of the memories that were made and the players that I had the opportunity to coach along the way. I will always be their #1 Fan. I want to thank the Crookston community for all of the love and support while with the Pirate Girls Hockey Program and now in my transition at Bemidji State. Crookston will always be home. Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!
