Back to the Future (Aces): Emma Muchnick

Emma Muchnick, from Montebello NY, first joined Trilogy at our Girls Future Aces New England and quickly became a Trilogy lifer. Emma went on to attend multiple Trilogy events throughout the years, including our Girls Intensive Club Experience, where she excelled on and off the field. After watching Emma dedicate herself to the sport and evolve as a player, it was extra special for the Trilogy staff to present Emma’s US Lacrosse Award to her in 2018. 

After high school, Emma originally went to Maryland for her freshman year and then transferred to Syracuse. Emma currently plays for Syracuse where she helped the team to the 2024 Final Four. In the summer of 2024, Muchnick also was a member of the US U20 team that won Gold Medal at the 2024 World Lacrosse Championship and coached at our Future Icons Tri-State camp as well.

We checked in with Emma as she gets ready for the 2025 season to talk about how her experiences with Trilogy have shaped her lacrosse career:

What was your favorite memory from all of your Trilogy experiences?

EM: My fondest memory from a Trilogy camp was during the Girls ICE (Intensive Club Experience) Program. I got to meet some incredible girls who were extremely supportive and ready to compete. I am lucky to have these friends still to this day. They have been there to support me through all of my endeavors, even though we live so far away. It is an incredible feeling to know that your teammates have your back!

What did you learn during your time at the Intensive Club Experience?

EM: “During ICE, I learned how to be a leader. Although I was one of the youngest members, Coach Kado and Coach Mary helped me realize that anyone can be a leader. Their support gave me to the confidence to truly be a leader out on the field.

Second, I learned how to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. The ICE Program was one of a kind, and something that I had never experienced before. The program taught me how work outside of my comfort zone and conquer obstacles. Two major obstacles: (#1) I would be away from home for 0ver a week, and (#2) I’d have to play with girls I had never met! Although extremely excited, I was also quite nervous going to the event. By the end of the program, I realized just how much I benefited from this new and different experience.

You were a member of the U20 Team USA team that won Gold at the 2024 World Championships. What was that experience like?

EM: Playing for team USA is honestly one of the greatest honors I’ve received in not only lacrosse, but in my entire life. Making a team like the one I played on this past summer was one of the most challenging things that I have ever done, but also one of the most rewarding. I am grateful that I got to play alongside some of the best players in the country, and the world. Getting to travel halfway across the world was also something that I probably would’ve never gotten the chance to do without Lacrosse. New foods, cultures, people, and so much more. Beyond that, winning a gold medal and being able to call ourselves World Champions is something that I will forever be grateful for. I will truly remember the entire experience for the rest of my life.

You worked at our Future Icons Tri-State camp in 2024, how did it feel to be on the coaching side after being a camper at one of these camps previously?

EM: I always enjoyed participating in Trilogy camps throughout my lacrosse career. Being able to coach at a camp that I was once a player at was a super cool experience. I got to give back to an organization like Trilogy that has supported me throughout my entire career. Coaching is something that I look forward to doing even after I stop playing, so getting a chance to do that with Trilogy this past summer was awesome. It is my hope that I can continue to impact young girls and help them fall in love with the sport that I love.

What is the best piece of advice you gave to the girls at the Future Icons Tri-State camp that you’d want to share with everyone?

EM: The best piece of advice that I gave to girls at camp was to make connections and build relationships with other players and coaches that they work with. When it comes to recruiting, networking is a huge part of where you end up. Contacting coaches, following up after you meet them, and thanking them for talking to you for a few minutes are a few simple things that can help a player stand out. It’s all about building genuine connections that can last your whole playing career!

Want your daughter to experience any of the Future Icons camps? Learn more and apply HERE.