Meet a Salem Coach: Emily Long-Basketball

“Emily is an integral part of this team this year as we strive to reach higher heights. With her previous DIII playing and coaching experience she has an intimate insight to what it means to be a student athlete on this level. And as a resident hall director she is readily accessible to our athletes and keeps me abreast of all the interesting things that Salem has in store for our students. This puzzle for success wouldn't be complete without her aboard!”

Name: Emily Long
Coaching Title at Salem: Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Other Position at Salem: Residential Coordinator
Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Years at Salem: Two
College you attended: Hollins University, University of Central Florida
Family Members: Mother: Georgina Olsen; Father: Matt Long; Brother: Elliott Long
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Movie: Sweet land
Your Favorite thing about coaching at Salem: Learning from our players and staff everyday.
Best Memory of coaching at Salem: Our win late in the season last year after losing so many players and persevering through so many difficult situations. It proved that heart is what it is all about at a time when we really needed to know that.
Quote about Coach Long from Head Basketball Coach Anita Howard: “Emily is an integral part of this team this year as we strive to reach higher heights. With her previous DIII playing and coaching experience she has an intimate insight to what it means to be a student athlete on this level. And as a resident hall director she is readily accessible to our athletes and keeps me abreast of all the interesting things that Salem has in store for our students. This puzzle for success wouldn't be complete without her aboard!”