Lakeland University Athletics

High School: Four-year letter winner on basketball and baseball teams… Four-time all-Cloverbelt Conference selection and conference’s co-player of the year as a senior, when he was a member of the WIAA Division 5 state championship team coached by his dad Joe… Two-time all-state pick including first team as a senior and honorable mention as a junior.

Personal: Son of Joe & Jen Konieczny and has one brother (Mac)… Majoring in sport management and leadership.


Career ambition/goal: I would like to work for a professional sports organization or at a sports facility
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite movie: Air
Favorite food: Spaghetti and meatballs
Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite sports teams: Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Vikings
Greatest sports accomplishment: Member of the 2024 WIAA Division 5 state championship team
Why did you choose Lakeland? I liked the small family atmosphere and the people here made me feel at home from the very beginning.
Something people may not know about you: My full name is George Emmitt Konieczny but I have gone by my middle name, Emmitt, my entire life.