University of New Hampshire Athletics
Athlete Awards
12
Isabelle Danahy
- Award:
- Athletes of the Week
- Week:
- 12/23/2020
- Sport:
- Field Hockey
- Bio:
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Isabelle Danahy, a native of Chelmsford, Mass., is a senior on the field hockey team. Isabelle is a huge leader on and off the field and has achieved major success in the classroom. She is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and has earned ZAG Field Hockey / NFHCA Division I National Academic squad honors. Isabelle has also been named to the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll. On the field, she has played in all 57 games during her career with four goals and four assists for 12 points. Isabelle is not the only member of her family to play Division I field hockey as her younger sister Claire is a freshman on the UMass field hockey team.
Q & A WITH ISABELLE
Being from Chelmsford, Mass. and going to college not that far from home, what does it mean to you to have your family being able to support you at your home games?
I am so grateful that I went to school closer to home. It has allowed my parents to be at every home game, and almost every away game. I am very fortunate that I can look up to the crowd and get encouraging smiles and cheers from my family. I also have family in Concord, N.H. and I always appreciate that they can make a lot of my games as well.
What has being a part of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meant to you and how has it had a positive impact on your student-athlete experience at UNH?
Being a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has broadened my perspective on how much of an impact student-athletes can have in our University's community. This past semester I worked on the Civic Engagement subcommittee, where we worked to increase the number of student-athletes registered to vote. SAAC has also made a positive impact on my experience because it has given me the opportunity to meet other athletes and create friendships.
Your younger sister has followed in your footsteps and is playing Division I field hockey. What was it like growing up both playing this sport and were you a big impact on her and why she decided to play field hockey?
Growing up I loved sharing field hockey with my younger sister. It was always so fun to have someone to play in the backyard with. We learned a lot from each other. I cherish my senior year of high school when we got to play together. Since then, I have watched her grow into such an incredible player. I think I did impact her in her decision to want to play Division I because she could see what I was experiencing, and how much I loved playing in college. She has consistently motivated me to be my best.
What has been your most memorable moment so far being a part of UNH field hockey?
My most memorable moment as a member of the UNH field hockey team is my freshman year playing in the America East tournament. We went into the tournament with such good energy and won two overtime games to make it to the finals. I think what made it so memorable was every single person on our team played our hearts out. I learned a lot about perseverance and grit from my upperclassmen that I have carried since then.
OFF THE FIELD WITH ISABELLE
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite TV show: Schitt's Creek
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Snack: Mango
Favorite Musical Artist: Maggie Rodgers
Favorite Pump-up song: Run This Town
Favorite Phone app: YouTube
Favorite Pro sports team: Bruins
Favorite Pro sports athlete: Serena Williams
Favorite Place on campus: T-Hall lawn
What is your dream job: Travel photographer
Check back every Tuesday to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring the Student-Athlete Spotlight.
Q & A WITH ISABELLE
Being from Chelmsford, Mass. and going to college not that far from home, what does it mean to you to have your family being able to support you at your home games?
I am so grateful that I went to school closer to home. It has allowed my parents to be at every home game, and almost every away game. I am very fortunate that I can look up to the crowd and get encouraging smiles and cheers from my family. I also have family in Concord, N.H. and I always appreciate that they can make a lot of my games as well.
What has being a part of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meant to you and how has it had a positive impact on your student-athlete experience at UNH?
Being a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has broadened my perspective on how much of an impact student-athletes can have in our University's community. This past semester I worked on the Civic Engagement subcommittee, where we worked to increase the number of student-athletes registered to vote. SAAC has also made a positive impact on my experience because it has given me the opportunity to meet other athletes and create friendships.
Your younger sister has followed in your footsteps and is playing Division I field hockey. What was it like growing up both playing this sport and were you a big impact on her and why she decided to play field hockey?
Growing up I loved sharing field hockey with my younger sister. It was always so fun to have someone to play in the backyard with. We learned a lot from each other. I cherish my senior year of high school when we got to play together. Since then, I have watched her grow into such an incredible player. I think I did impact her in her decision to want to play Division I because she could see what I was experiencing, and how much I loved playing in college. She has consistently motivated me to be my best.
What has been your most memorable moment so far being a part of UNH field hockey?
My most memorable moment as a member of the UNH field hockey team is my freshman year playing in the America East tournament. We went into the tournament with such good energy and won two overtime games to make it to the finals. I think what made it so memorable was every single person on our team played our hearts out. I learned a lot about perseverance and grit from my upperclassmen that I have carried since then.
OFF THE FIELD WITH ISABELLE
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite TV show: Schitt's Creek
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Snack: Mango
Favorite Musical Artist: Maggie Rodgers
Favorite Pump-up song: Run This Town
Favorite Phone app: YouTube
Favorite Pro sports team: Bruins
Favorite Pro sports athlete: Serena Williams
Favorite Place on campus: T-Hall lawn
What is your dream job: Travel photographer
Check back every Tuesday to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring the Student-Athlete Spotlight.
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|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Nicole Poulakis | Field Hockey |
| 10/20/2025 | Nick Reed | Football |
| 10/15/2025 | Abbi Maier | Women's Soccer |
| 10/15/2025 | Morgan Winters | Men's Ice Hockey |
| 10/6/2025 | Ruth White | Women's Cross Country |
| 10/6/2025 | Zachary Hooper | Men's Cross Country |
| 9/29/2025 | Nicole Poulakis | Field Hockey |
| 9/29/2025 | Matt Vezza | Football |
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