10 QUESTIONS FOR: Emma from Skanderborg Handball Club

In this blog post, you have the opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the very talented players on the women's league team in Skanderborg Handball Club. We have had the opportunity to talk to Emma from Skanderborg Handball Club, who has played handball for 13 years. We have asked her 10 questions about her and her life with handball, which she has answered. Among other things, you can read about how Emma performs best on the pitch and what tradition there is in her team for the new players.

Who are you in brief?

My name is Emma and I am 19 years old. On a daily basis, I live in Aarhus and am in my 3rd year at the business high school in Skanderborg.

How long have you played handball?

I've been playing handball since I was 6-7 years old, so that's about 13 years.

What is it like to play in Skanderborg Handball Club?

Skanderborg Handball Club is a good club with a good community. In Skanderborg Handball Club there is room for everyone, and you know that people are willing to work hard.

Do you have any traditions as a team when you have to play a handball match?

A tradition on our team is that new players must bring a debut cake to the team for their first handball match.

What do you do to perform at your best on the field?

The most important thing is always that you have eaten and drunk well during the day. The tactics must of course also be reviewed, and then it is also important that you achieve relaxation. In addition, it is important to have a good and thorough warm-up.

Do you have any fixed routines before a handball match?

I myself don't have any fixed routines before a match, but the team always starts with a walk before we go into the changing room.

Our regular routines before a match are battle cries. This takes place both in the changing room before warm-up, during the warm-up and before the match begins. In addition, our warm-up is also a fixed routine before each handball match. We do this to gain spirit and fighting will, so that we are ready for battle.

Do you have any regular routines after a handball match?

After the handball match, there is always a rounding off of the match. Then I go out into the hall to my friends and family who have been there to support me.

What tools do you use to find motivation if you've had a bad day?

First I think through the day and try to figure out what might have made it bad, and then I think about how I can make it better. If I can't figure it out myself, I talk to someone about it.

What is your favorite activity besides handball?

I don't exactly have a favorite activity, but I generally like most sports. I think it's very cool to do different activities and try different sports. I have always played a lot of tennis with my family and currently padel tennis is quite popular in our family.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

In 10 years, I would like to see myself still on the handball court and preferably at a high level. In addition, I am in the process of or have completed an education.