About Emily

Education:

  • University of Michigan B.S. Neuroscience ‘24

  • University of Michigan Ross Master of Management ‘25

  • University of Michigan Medical School ‘29

Volunteer positions:

  • Director of Collegiate Development for the United States Amputee Football Federation

  • Co-Vice President of The Mighty Oak Project

  • Communications Director and Coach for CLR Academy

  • Founder of University of Michigan Amputee Soccer

  • optiMize Mentor

Athletics:

  • University of Michigan Women’s Soccer Club player

  • AFC Ann Arbor Women’s semi-professional team player

Job history:

  • Patient Attendant at University of Michigan Hospital

  • optiMize Peer Mentor

Awards and other accomplishments:

  • 2025 US Collegiate Club Soccer All-American

  • 3x optiMize Social Innovation Challenge winner

  • Author of Grandpa’s Advice and Rishi and the Banana Leaf Ball

  • William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize

  • James B. Angell Scholar

  • Sophomore Honors Award with Distinction

Videos, articles, & podcasts

University of Michigan Amputee Soccer program brings inclusivity, empowerment to the sport

CBS News: University of Michigan student aims to establish Michigan’s first amputee soccer team

University of Michigan Amputee Soccer (video: flythru.io)

AFC Ann Arbor 2019 Youngest Goal Scorer

University of Michigan's adaptive sports program connects athletes of all abilities

Eitzman Publishes ‘Grandpa’s Advice’ with Diversity and Inclusion in Mind

University of Michigan Senior Founds State's First Amputee Soccer Team, Extending Inclusive Sports Opportunities

USAFF and NIRSA to Debut Amputee Soccer at National Championships

Emily Eitzman Returns as AFCAA's First 2022 Women's Team Signing

Annual UMich Undergraduate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

University of Michigan Amputee Soccer on Live in the D

AFC Ann Arbor on Live in the D

Milk Means More Breakfast and a Book with Grandpa’s Advice

Couch Talks Podcast Ep 46: Diversity and Neuroscience with Emily Eitzman

Michigan Amputee Soccer Camp helps make the beautiful game accessible to all

On the Ball: The AFC Ann Arbor Soccer Club Thinks Globally, Acts Locally

Emily Eitzman Returns to The Mighty Oak for 2020

UMich Amputee Soccer Hype Video

Eitzman’s video of USAFF at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup