From the age of eight to freshman year in college, Allison Martin and Kaitlyn Martin have endured long hours of training and working out to be the best in their sport, field hockey.
“We have played together for the longest time. We’ve done everything together all of our life. I couldn’t be happier with our decision to come to Cabrini together,” Allison said.
“Our parents always pushed us to be the best people we could possibly be, regardless of what was thrown in our way. We always worked our hardest and pushed each other, whether it was during school, sports or after-school clubs and activities,” Kaitlyn said.
The two attended Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. There both achieved high accolades, not only during their field hockey careers, but also through their academics. Before their senior year of high school, the Martin sisters took many school visits along the east coast to various colleges/universities.
After talking with each other and their parents, the two decided to take on the ultimate goal and attend Cabrini University together.
“You know, it has always been our dream to go to the same school together after high school. We know it’s cheesy to have spent our whole lives together, and practically done everything together our whole lives, but we enjoy each others company and this school is a great fit for the both of us,” Kaitlyn said.
“We always get asked, what is it liked to be a twin? We simply say, it’s fun, it is like another you but with similar personalities and different likes and dislikes. We also get asked, why go to the same school aren’t you guys sick of being with each other? The simple answer for me is no! Yeah, we have stupid fights and argue and bicker, just like all other siblings out there, but we love each other and care for each other very much. Cabrini just has the right fit for both of us,” Allison said.
Katie Kucia, a senior marketing major that is also on the field hockey team, explains how the Martin twins impact the team.
“They are both great athletes, and work hard on the off the field. They are a pleasure to have in the locker room, and are always joking around and having fun with each other and the team as a whole. It’s a great feeling when their presence is around all of us,” Kucia said.
Noelia Ramirez, a junior double major in criminology and sociology, has seen a lot of the Martin twins in practice.
“As a goalie for our team I face a lot of shots during practice and during games. Both of these girls have something special about them, it’s like they can feel where each other are going to be on the field without really looking up to see. Definitely a great addition to our team and this environment/atmosphere we have going around,” Ramirez said.
Lauren Vanstone, a freshmen double major in early childhood education and special education, was in the same situation as the Martin Sisters.
“As a freshman it’s hard to just jump right in and feel comfortable on a new team, and both Allison and Kaitlyn helped me get out of my comfort zone. They are always smiling and laughing and bringing positive vibes during practices or if we are just hanging out together as a team,” Vanstone said.
As the season continues, the team looks to grow more and more as one, with the help of both Allison and Kaitlyn their futures are bright and so is the field hockey program.
