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Always an Eagle
Always an Eagle
“Always an Eagle” is a series of essays written by Boston College student-athletes reflecting on their time as an Eagle. Click on their photo to read their story.
"The greatest privilege of Boston College Hockey is playing for a coaching staff who cares more about you as a person than as a hockey player."
"Boston College has truly become my home. I have formed amazing friendships, experienced events people could only dream of, and grown as an athlete as well as a person. This has been the best decision of my life, one that I will forever cherish."
"The daily grind that our sports demand makes it far too easy to forget that we wake up each day and live out our dreams."
"The work and passion of my fellow SAAC members to fight for what their fellow athletes want and need has inspired me so much. It has also helped me discover a passion for advocating within myself which will motivate me for the rest of my life and help me in future career endeavors."
"I feel that as student-athletes we are giving up a lot, however it is for the greater good. The Jesuit mantra of men and women for others is something that we are absolutely living by as student-athletes."
"As I navigate the next phase of my life during this uncertain time, I know one thing: the friends, the community and the life lessons that Boston College athletics has provided me with is something that I have leaned on for support every day since I left campus."
"The task of elevating our team to a new level did not come without challenges. It was a grind that was mentally and physically difficult to overcome, but the Class of 2020 never lost sight of the end goal, and championed our team morals of Grit, Heart, and Energy through it all."
“BC has taught me how to be a leader among family and friends: follow the motto of ‘men and women for others’ by making an impact on my community.”
"Coming to Boston College as a freshman was a dream come true for me, seeing so many greats excel at a school full of tradition inspired me to do the same. The history is in the name when it comes to BC. As a hockey player, the one thing you associate with Boston College is championships..."
"Here I found a support system in my team and my coaches and all through the halls of Conte."
"From beating No. 14 Florida State, to the buzzer-beater against Notre Dame, to the comeback win against Duke in the quarterfinal of the ACC Tournament. I can truly say that this season was a Cinderella Story for us."
When I made the decision to come play for Boston College, I knew the program had already achieved great success, but being a part of so many firsts for the program has been a dream come true."
"The greatest privilege of Boston College hockey is playing for a coaching staff who cares more about you as a person than as a hockey player."
-Erin Connolly, Women's Hockey
"We can proudly say that we will always be Eagles."
"Although I only started rowing as a freshman at BC, it represents a key pillar of my identity, as is the case for every collegiate athlete. Now, we must apply the determination, competitiveness and strength that pushed us through countless workouts and races to dive into whatever lies ahead."
"College sports offer an immediate community, role models to look up to, and a sense of camaraderie that is hard to find in many other aspects of life."
"Over the last four years, I have played with the most amazing teammates and coaches who have enabled me to have a family across the world."
"I feel overcome with gratitude that I got to be a part of something so special. Being an Eagle has become an integral part of my identity, and it was a privilege to wear the BC logo on my back."
"Get ready to begin the most memorable four years of your life. Boston College is a place where I’ve formed friendships and made memories that will last a lifetime and I will be forever grateful."
“BC has taught me how to be a leader among family and friends: follow the motto of ‘men and women for others’ by making an impact on my community.”
-Elene Tsokilauri, Women's Tennis
"The teammates, coaches, and athletic staff have brought me an incredible network of support. The environment at Boston College has given me the chance to reach my potential and have experiences I will cherish forever."
"The entire team – from the 12 girls in uniform, to the coaches, managers, support staff and practice players – it was evident that we were all determined to change this program for the better."
"During my time at BC, I can say I’ve made history by bringing home a championship that our team had never won. I can also say that I’ve been a part of six other national championships alongside a team full of talented people who are driven to succeed."
"I began living and breathing the idea of NCAA’s, constantly thinking about everything I could do to get me prepared to qualify. I knew it would be a major challenge to get there, but I was up for it."
"My dream came true a week later when Coach Christian called me to his office and welcomed me to the team. It was one of the happiest moments of my life being told that I was going to be a Boston College basketball player."
"Drawn to the strong academics, an accomplished coach who has been with the program for over 20 years, and an opportunity to play in the most competitive conference for women’s tennis, it was the perfect fit."
"The daily grind that our sports demand make it far too easy to forget we wake up each day and live out our dreams."
