Goalkeepers are the eyes of every soccer team, the one responsible for guiding their teams to victory. Goalies must possess grit and leadership to succeed. Luckily for Cherry Hill High School East, their girls soccer goalie, Erin Winslow (‘25), wields these very qualities to a tee.

“I’m not always the captain but I feel like I play the role of one… I’m always there for people when they need help,” said Winslow.

Ever since freshman year, Winslow aspired to take her talents to the collegiate level. After countless hours of club practice, school practice, and goalkeeper training, her work has paid off. Over the summer, Winslow committed to play Division III soccer for Elizabethtown College. 

“[Playing college soccer] is very nerve racking because it is something new, but I’m very excited for a new experience to have and to get to make more connections,” Winslow said.

During Winslow’s recruiting process, she searched for a college with a nice campus, coaches eager to interact with her, and a relatively local school. Elizabethtown College checked all of these boxes for her. 

As long as she put in the work, playing college soccer always felt like an achievable goal for Erin. Erin’s sister, Rebecca Winslow, was the primary inspiration for Erin’s strong willed mentality. Rebecca is also a goalie and plays soccer for Division I, Monmouth University. This led Erin to believe that she, too, could achieve her soccer goals, and that she would have someone to guide her through each and every step. 

Erin had 50 saves for her final high school soccer season. In the 2023 season, she finished with 61 saves. Winslow has finished with 111 career saves.

Erin’s dedication to her teams and to playing her role on the field does not go unnoticed.  Her teammates are quick to recognize her worthy contributions to the team. East soccer teammate and friend, Darby Chhabria (‘25), describes Erin as a driven and hardworking player. By no means does Erin look to brag about her accomplishments; instead, she makes it her mission to encourage and lift up her teammates.

 “Just go for it. If it doesn’t work out, it’s ok. Just try your hardest, and make sure you have fun while you’re doing it,” said Winslow, offering lighthearted advice to young athletes.