Villanova Univeristy Athletics

VILLANOVA WOMEN ON THE RISE Q&A SERIES
Meet Megan Vermeil

Today for our Empowering Women series we’re sitting down with Megan Vermeil, current senior and field hockey forward. Ranked second on her team in points from her 9 goals and three assists in the 2019 season – Megan is a force to be reckoned with! She is also the granddaughter of legendary NFL coach Dick Vermeil, who has made her the confident and strong-minded woman that she is proud to be.  Read on to check out her story!

Sport: Field Hockey

Looking back on the past four years – what has been the most memorable moment or experience?

One of my most memorable field hockey experiences is when we beat ODU to go to the Big East Tournament my junior year.  It was in shoot outs which made it that much more exciting! 

What are your plans post-graduation?

I hope to pursue a job within the sports field in either Philadelphia or New York City. 

How has Villanova & being a female-student athlete helped shape the person you are?

Being a female student athlete has essentially shaped everything about me as a person.  I have learned valuable lessons such as discipline, accountability, time management, and a drive to always better myself.  It has also taught me to be a better person in the sense that I need to lift others up for the betterment of my team.  

What does female empowerment mean to you?

Female empowerment is extremely important to me because it has given me the opportunity to choose what I want to do and who I want to be.  I am so fortunate to have the option to do whatever I want to do in life, and I owe it to those women who have paved the way before me.  

Who is your biggest inspiration and why?

My biggest inspiration is my mom.She has shaped me into the outgoing, confident and brave woman that I am today.  She is my go-to through all my ups and downs and believes in me no matter what.  She has also embedded core values in me that I know I will carry into the future as a raise my own children! 

Dick Vermeil, former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, is your grandfather – so cool! He has a very impressive resume having coached three NFL teams, all of whom he brought to the playoffs during his tenure. I’m sure he has shared some great stories– what lessons has he taught you?

I am so lucky and thankful to have grown up with him as a grandfather.  Having him in my life as a role model, he has taught me many lessons about leadership, being a good teammate, and overall being the best version of myself.  Because of him, I am the confident and strong-minded person that I am proud to be. 

Check out this story from 6 ABC on how Megan is working hard to live up to her famous last name!

FAST FIVE
 

Q: Favorite workout playlist consists of…
A:  DaBaby and Lost Kings 

Q: If you could have lunch with any woman, who would it be and why?
A: I would choose to have lunch with Alex Morgan.  I think it is it very important that she fights for issues such as gender income equality and body positivity.  It would also be interesting to hear about her personal experiences of being in the spotlight as a professional female athlete.

Q: What are you currently binge watching?
A:  The Office

Q: What yearbook superlative would your teammates give you?
A:  Best Dancer

Q: Favorite place on campus
A: The WEZ