Biography
Getting to know…Imani Bloomfield
Preferred pronouns: She/Her
Date of Birth: 11/8/2006
Birth Location: Troy, New York
Social Media
Instagram: just.imani_16
Facebook: Imani Bloomfield
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer, Basketball, Softball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 2022, 2023 Varsity Captain; 2021, 2022 Second Team Section 2 All-Star; 2023 First Team Section 2 All-Star; Top ranked Defender in NY State 2022; Highest Statistical Midfielder in Section 2 2023
What is your favorite sports memory? Winning NY State Championship Match in 2022. That was our first State Championship win in history and it was a great experience, the entire weekend.
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My Athletic Director throughout my high school Career, Mike Robbins
Other personal athletic highlights: 2021, 2022, 2023 Wasern League Champions; 2022,2023 Section 2 Champions; 2022,2023, Regional Champions; 2022,2023 NY State Champions
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: National Honor Society, John Phillip Sousa Award Winner, 1952 Scholarship Award
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: English Writing
Family
Daughter of Phil Bloomfield and Amanda Brundige
Brothers and/or sisters: Kaidyn, Damien, Emmett, Gianna, Angelo, Deklan, Reid, Niko, Noa
Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I used to be a dancer
What is your dream job? Professional Athlete
Why did you choose Chicago State? Family environment
Do you have a sports hero? Conor McGregor, he pursued his dreams doing what he loves and proved everyone wrong.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Painting, Singing and Dancing
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My Musical Accomplishments
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Sean O’Malley
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Determined
What is your favorite food? Mac and Cheese
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and grilled green beans and baby broccoli
What or who motivates you to work hard? My siblings. I do everything for them.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? You said tomorrow, yesterday.
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Sean O’malley, Conor McGregor, Ryan Reynolds
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Part Of Your World from Little Mermaid
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Yes I can.
Do you play musical instrumentals: Clarinet, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully being a professional athlete but surrounded by the people I love and love me
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Stepped into an MMA octagon and took a fight.
How many languages do you speak? English, Spanish and I also know ASL