Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Eastern Kentucky on March 19, 2026 , Loss , 58, to, 72
Final Score
Women's Basketball
58
at Eastern Kentucky
72
The University of Utah Athletics
Getting To Know U: Emma Ostermann
6/4/2018 10:07 AM | Women's Basketball
Whether it is being a head coach or a student manager, each member of the Utah women's basketball staff plays a key role for the student-athletes who come through the program. This summer, get to know the 2018-19 women's basketball staff through a series called "Getting to know U". Emma Ostermann, Utah's strength and conditioning coach, is entering her second season with the team.Â
Q: Where are you from?
A: Abilene, KS
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Q: Why did you decide to get into strength and conditioning?
A: Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with athletes in some capacity, and as I got older and I started to understand how the human body works, both biomechanically and physiologically, I knew I wanted to apply that in some way with my future job. At first, I thought that route would be physical therapy, so I did the observation hours, and come to find out all the energy I possess doesn't fit well in a physical therapy clinic. After that, I spoke with my collegiate strength and conditioning coach and he invited me to start interning in our weight room. After the first day I knew I found what I wanted to do.Â
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Q: What all is involved in the certification process?
A: Currently, our profession has two options to become certified.  Through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) – Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).  Both of you require you to hold a Bachelor's degree in an exercise science related field to take the exam, and the CSCCA requires you to do a 640-hour practicum in order to sit for the exam.  Most NCAA institutions now require you to hold a Master's degree plus one of these certifications in order to work in a collegiate setting. Â
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Q: Where did you get your degrees from?Â
A: Kansas State University: B.S. in Kinesiology and University of Colorado – Colorado Springs: M.Sc. in Sports Medicine with an emphasis in strength and conditioning.
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Q: What made you want to come to Utah?
A: When I came out for my interview, I was immediately hooked on what the University had to offer for the student-athletes - the coaching staff, administration, and the University setting truly encompasses the student-athlete experience that I could be a part of.  Plus, add in the great people and great location - it was a no brainer! Â
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Q: What has been your favorite part about moving to Utah so far?
A: Having the ability to drive 10-15 minutes in any direction and having access to the mountains and all the outdoor activities I enjoy doing. Â
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Q: What is your favorite Salt Lake City restaurant?
A: Spitz
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Q: What do you like to do in your free time outside of work?
A: I like to be outside, so mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, and hiking.Â
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Q: What is your favorite road trip with women's basketball and why?
A: Washington/Washington State. I've never been to the state of Washington, so being able to see Seattle for the first time was amazing, plus we capped it off with a road sweep – made it a pretty awesome weekend!
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Q: What is something most people might not know about you?
A: I was a homecoming candidate in both high school and junior college – 0/2 on getting the tiara!Â
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Q: Who have been some of the biggest influences in your life and why?
A: My parents – whether it was me wanting to be a collegiate athlete or collegiate strength and conditioning coach, they supported me and guided me to make those dreams a reality.Â
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Q: What actress would you cast as yourself in a movie about your life?
A: Kate BosworthÂ
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Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
A: Teleportation – make it easier to travel to family and other unique destinations. Plus, the savings on travel costs would be amazing.  Â
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Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: I am a huge fan of the Marvel studio movies – any of those really. Also, low key love the movie "When Harry Met Sally".Â
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Q: What would you do with the money if you won the lottery?
A: Pay off debt, give back to my family, donate it, and then invest some. Then of course do big and extravagant things with the money that is leftover.Â
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Q: Where are you from?
A: Abilene, KS
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Q: Why did you decide to get into strength and conditioning?
A: Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with athletes in some capacity, and as I got older and I started to understand how the human body works, both biomechanically and physiologically, I knew I wanted to apply that in some way with my future job. At first, I thought that route would be physical therapy, so I did the observation hours, and come to find out all the energy I possess doesn't fit well in a physical therapy clinic. After that, I spoke with my collegiate strength and conditioning coach and he invited me to start interning in our weight room. After the first day I knew I found what I wanted to do.Â
Â
Q: What all is involved in the certification process?
A: Currently, our profession has two options to become certified.  Through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) – Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).  Both of you require you to hold a Bachelor's degree in an exercise science related field to take the exam, and the CSCCA requires you to do a 640-hour practicum in order to sit for the exam.  Most NCAA institutions now require you to hold a Master's degree plus one of these certifications in order to work in a collegiate setting. Â
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Q: Where did you get your degrees from?Â
A: Kansas State University: B.S. in Kinesiology and University of Colorado – Colorado Springs: M.Sc. in Sports Medicine with an emphasis in strength and conditioning.
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Q: What made you want to come to Utah?
A: When I came out for my interview, I was immediately hooked on what the University had to offer for the student-athletes - the coaching staff, administration, and the University setting truly encompasses the student-athlete experience that I could be a part of.  Plus, add in the great people and great location - it was a no brainer! Â
Â
Q: What has been your favorite part about moving to Utah so far?
A: Having the ability to drive 10-15 minutes in any direction and having access to the mountains and all the outdoor activities I enjoy doing. Â
Â
Q: What is your favorite Salt Lake City restaurant?
A: Spitz
Â
Q: What do you like to do in your free time outside of work?
A: I like to be outside, so mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, and hiking.Â
Â
Q: What is your favorite road trip with women's basketball and why?
A: Washington/Washington State. I've never been to the state of Washington, so being able to see Seattle for the first time was amazing, plus we capped it off with a road sweep – made it a pretty awesome weekend!
Â
Q: What is something most people might not know about you?
A: I was a homecoming candidate in both high school and junior college – 0/2 on getting the tiara!Â
Â
Q: Who have been some of the biggest influences in your life and why?
A: My parents – whether it was me wanting to be a collegiate athlete or collegiate strength and conditioning coach, they supported me and guided me to make those dreams a reality.Â
Â
Q: What actress would you cast as yourself in a movie about your life?
A: Kate BosworthÂ
Â
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
A: Teleportation – make it easier to travel to family and other unique destinations. Plus, the savings on travel costs would be amazing.  Â
Â
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: I am a huge fan of the Marvel studio movies – any of those really. Also, low key love the movie "When Harry Met Sally".Â
Â
Q: What would you do with the money if you won the lottery?
A: Pay off debt, give back to my family, donate it, and then invest some. Then of course do big and extravagant things with the money that is leftover.Â
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