Skidmore College Athletics

Jennifer Collins' athletic prowess and leadership skills were central to the elevation of Women's Field Hockey to national powerhouse status.

In 1999 she captained the team to a remarkable series of achievements and honors. The first time New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Association (NYSWCAA) Champions were victorious in 14 challenges and captured the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) Championship with a 6-0 record. The Thoroughbreds competed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) quarterfinals, besting the competition 18-2 and capturing the number one spot in Division III with 103 goals.  

Collins, a business major and Periclean Scholar, scored 20 goals that year, capping off a stunning array of individual honors. The defense center half back was also a powerful ball striker. UCAA Player of the Year(1999), she was named All American (1998, 1999);UCAA First Team (1998, 1999); Division I/ Division II North-South Senior All-Star (1999); NYSWCAA Scholar Athlete (1999-2000); National Field Hockey Collegiate Association (NFHCA) National Academic All-American (1998 and 1999); NFHCA Regional All-American (1998 and 1999); NYSWCAA All Tournament (1998 and 1999); and Skidmore Senior Athlete (2000).

Nominated for the prestigious Honda Award (honors most outstanding field hockey player in the nation), Collins racked up 42 goals and 11 assists during her Skidmore career.