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Kindra Maricle
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gowolfpack.ca
WolfPack Hotline 250.852.7133
Institution
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada
Website: www.tru.ca
Founded: 1970
Enrollment: 10,000
President: Dr. Alan Shaver
School Colours: Royal Blue & Sage
Director of Athletics: Kenneth Olynyk, [email protected],
250.828.5273
Athletics Website: www.gowolfpack.tru.ca
Team Contacts
Head Coach:
Kelly Shantz
Years as Head Coach: 1
778.471-8375 [email protected]
Assistant Coach:
Kevin Fertile
Years as Assistant Coach: 1
Assistant Coach:
Alanna Bekkering
Years as Assistant Coach: 1
Twitter: @ GoTRU WolfPack
Instagram: GoTRUWolfPack
Photos: Andrew Snucins, Allan
Douglas, Larry Read, Dan Kinvig
(UFV), Jefferson Hagen (MacEwan)
Women's Soccer Program
Nickname: WolfPack
Mascot: Wolfie
WolfPack Colours: Black & Orange
Affiliation: CIS
Assistant Coach:
Danielle Fauteux
Years as Assistant Coach: 1
Assistant Coach:
Kevin Fertile
Years as Assistant Coach: 1
Keeper Coach:
Taylor Shantz
Years as Assistant Coach: 1
Conference: Canada West
Division: Pacific
Home Pitch: Hillside Stadium
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK
Strength and Conditioning Coach:
Greg Kozoris
Years as Assistant Coach: 1
Sports Information Officer:
Larry Read
Office: 250.377.6117,
Cell: 250.819.5255
[email protected]
Athletic Therapist & Trainer:
Kevin Brechin
Cara Nordin
250.314.5000
[email protected]
Athletics & Recreation Assistant
Facility Coordinator:
Jon Shephard
250.371.5670
[email protected]
Athletics & Recreation Secretary:
Camilla Dahl
250.828.5009
[email protected]
2016 THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK WOMEN'S SOCCER
“Starting Brand New’ is certainly the
underlying theme for the Thompson Rivers
University WolfPack women’s soccer
program.
The WolfPack have an entirely new
coaching staff. Kelly Shantz takes over the
reins of a team which made the playoffs in
Canada West in its second season. Shantz
is a long time soccer man and is a former
player and assistant coach in the Cariboo
College/University College of the Cariboo/
Thompson Rivers University program. He
is also a former president of the TRU Sports
Task Force.
Joining him is former UCC women’s head
coach Kevin Fertile and three recent
graduates of the WolfPack program: Alanna
Bekkering, Danielle Fauteux and Taylor
Shantz. Greg Kozoris, a well-known local
athletic conditioning expert has come on as
a strength and conditioning coach.
Gone are most of last year’s roster: there
are five returnees from that team and
two of them are starters: Kindra Maricle
(Kamloops, BC)—who is the WolfPack
captain this year along with Natalie Verdiel
(Powell River, BC). Another player who saw
limited time last year in her rookie campaign
but should see more field time this season is
Marisa Mendonca (Penticton, BC).
Hailee Gerun (Nelson, BC) was a red shirt
last season but has worked her way onto
the 25 player roster. Another player whose
leadership will be counted on will be Salmon
Arm’s Katie Harding. Harding played with
the WolfPack for two seasons but sat out
the last two years focusing on her studies in
the Bachelor of Nursing program. She will
provide an offensive punch and a steady
presence in the midfield.
Shantz has a large number of first year
players on his roster this season: as he looks
to the future rebuilding of the program and
developing a new core. This players include
six players who have played together for
many years through the Kamloops youth
soccer association Rep program: Hanna
Marra, Sasha Sirianni, Brenna Worsfold,
Delaney Collins, Keenan Degen and Cassie
Morris. Collins will red shirt this year as she
recovers from torn knee surgery but looks
to join the line up in 2017-18.
Players to watch this year include the
Simpson twins: Ava and Mia Simpson
(Delta, BC) Kelsey Thorlelsson (Winnipeg,
MB) and Kenzie Lacon (Youbou, BC).
The starting keeper’s position is wide open
with Alyssa Smith (Langley, BC), Deanna
Brady (Richmond, BC) and Worsfold battling
for the job.
The WolfPack start their 2016 Canada West
season on the road in Calgary on September
10th. Their home opener isn’t until Saturday
September 17th when they entertain the
University of Alberta Pandas at Hillside
Stadium.
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK
Back Row (L-R) Kelly Shantz (head coach), Taylor Shantz (keeper coach), Ricci Leitch, Natalie Verdiel, Kelsey Thorkelsson,
Kenzie Lacon, Cassie Morris, Hanna Marra, Kindra Maricle, Keenen Degen, Kevin Fertile (Asst. Coach)
Front Row (L-R) Alanna Bekkering (Asst. Coach), Sasha Sirianni, Hailee Gerun, Mia Simpson, Brenna Worsfold,
Alyssa Smith, Deanna Brady, Robin Price, Marisa Mendonca, Mia Simpson, Danielle Fauteux (Asst. Coach)
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Name
Position
Height
Year
Course
Hometown
Last Team (High School)
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Deanna Brady
GK
5-5
1
Biology
Richmond, BC
(Hugh McRoberts)
1
Alyssa Smith
GK
5-5
1
Nursing
Langley, BC
Surrey United (Walnut Grove)
3
Robin Price
M
5-4
1
Science
Smithers, BC
(Smithers)
4
Kenzie Lacon
F
5-9
1
Nursing
Victoria, BC
Vancouver Island Wave (Belmont)
5
Sasha Sirianni
M
5-4
1
Science
Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Blaze (St. Ann’s)
6
Mia Simpson
D
5-5
1
Tourism
Delta, BC
Tsawwassen Blues (South Delta)
7
Ricci Leitch
D
5-6
1
Arts
Powell River, BC
Upper Island Riptide (Brooks)
8
Ava Simpson
M
5-4
1
Business
Delta, BC
Tsawwassen Blues (South Delta)
9
Katie Harding
M
5-7
3
Nursing
Salmon Arm, BC
(Salmon Arm)
10
Marisa Mendonca
M
5-3
2
Science
Penticton, BC
(Penticton)
11
Cassie Morris
D
5-10
1
Science
Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Blaze (Norkam)
12
Keenen Degen
M
5-6
1
Science
Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Blaze (Valleyview)
13
Hannah Marra
F
5-8
1
Science
Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Blaze (Valleyview)
14
Hailee Gerun
D
5-2
1
Science
Nelson, BC
Kootney Whitecaps (LV Rogers)
15
Kindra Maricle
D
5-7
4
Natural
Resource
Kamloops, BC
(Valleyview)
16
Natalie Verdiel
D
5-7
2
Science
Powell River, BC
Upper Island Riptide (Brooks)
19
Kelsey Thorkelsson
D
5-9
1
Nursing
Winnipeg, MB
(Dakota Collegiate)
22
Brenna Worsfold
GK
5-6
1
Science
Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Blaze (Sa-Hali)
Head Coach
Athletic Director
Asst. Coach
Athletics Assistant
Kelly Shantz
Kenneth M. Olynyk
Kevin Fertile
Jon Shephard
Asst. Coach
Media Coordinator
Asst. Coach
Athletic Therapist
TRU WolfPack 2016 Roster
Danielle Fauteux
Larry Read
Alanna Bekkering
Kevin Brechin
Asst. Coach
Manager
Taylor Shantz
Delaney Collins
COACHES
(L-R) Kevin Fertile, Alanna Bekkering, Danielle Fauteux, Taylor Shantz, Kelly Shantz
2ND YEAR PLAYERS
(L-R) Hailee Gerun, Deanna Brady,
Natalie Verdiel, Marisa Mendonca
1ST YEAR PLAYERS
(Back Row) (l-r) Ricci Leitch, Kelsey
Thorkelsson, Kenzie Lacon, Cassie Morris,
Hanna Marra, Keenan Degen
(Front Row) (l-r) Sasha Sirianni, Mia Simpson,
Brenna Worsfold, Alyssa Smith, Robin Price,
Ava Simpson
TRU WolfPack 2016 Roster
KELLY SHANTZ
HEAD COACH
Kelly Shantz became the third head coach of the WolfPack
women’s soccer program on April 5, 2016 replacing Tom
McManus.
Shantz’s days with this institution date back to 1979-80 when
he was a student/athlete under Pat O’Brien with the Cariboo
College Chiefs. He then joined the then Cariboo College (later
the University College of the Cariboo and now TRU) Sports
Task Force and was responsible for running the Mike Bartram
Memorial Golf Tournament for the past 17 years.
As well, Shantz had been an assistant coach starting in 2001-02
part time and then full time for nine years under the direction of
Eric Schweizer. He remained with the program for a year after
Schweizer retired and McManus came on as head coach.’
Shantz feels changing the culture of how the program is
run is key. “Playing CIS soccer at a high level is a year round
commitment. It ebbs and flows from an intensity standpoint,
but you will not be a good player nor will we be a competitive
team if we don’t understand that. Our current culture doesn’t
have that stamp on it and we need to get there fast.”
Shantz adds: “TRU has a fantastic women’s soccer pedigree.
From Cariboo College to the University College of the Cariboo
and now Thompson Rivers University there are hundreds of
alumni, coaches, parents and boosters who have made it a
special place for girls soccer for 25 years. It’s my goal to invite
all these people to help me make it a special place for the
Kamloops soccer scene again.”
He is married to Heather. Daughter Taylor is an assistant coach
with the WolfPack. He has a son Carson.
KEVIN FERTILE
ASSISTANT COACH
Kevin Fertile returns the program after being the head coach
of the University College of the Cariboo women’s team from
2000-2002. Fertile is known for his ability to be a brilliant
tactician. He was a youth and rep coach in the Kamloops
Youth Soccer Association from 1996-2010. He also coached
in the IPL (2004), the BC Summer Games (2004) and helped
coach the Kamloops Heat in the Pacific Coast Soccer
League’s Women’s Premiere Division for a number of years.
Both his children (Kyle and Sarah) are former WolfPack soccer
programs. He is married to Sandra. Kevin works at ICBC
TRU WolfPack Coaching Staff
ALANNA BEKKERING
DANIELLE FAUTEUX
ASSISTANT COACH
ASSISTANT COACH
Alanna Bekkering is one of the most
decorated players ever to play for the
WolfPack. After transferring back to TRU
from the University of Victoria (2008-09), she
was a dominant force in helping TRU go the
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association
championships three years in a row. She was
named a CCAA All-Canadian in 2012 and 2013.
She was also named PACWEST player of the
year. She is a graduate of South Kamloops
Secondary and played her minor soccer in
Kamloops from the age of four. Alanna’s
three sisters all played and attended Cariboo
College or the University College of the
Cariboo . Says Alanna: “I am happy to give
back and share the knowledge I received from
the coaches I had growing up, to the players
coming to play for TRU.” Her significant other,
Adam Dodgson is an assistant coach with the
WolfPack men’s soccer team.
Danielle Fauteux brings to the table over 20
years of soccer experience. Three of those
years were spent representing TRU where
she played 2 seasons under the tutelage of
Kelly Shantz.
TAYLOR SHANTZ
KEEPERS COACH
Taylor Shantz is the coaching team’s
youngest member. She is no newcomer
to TRU though, her involvement with the
program started at 8 years old as a ball girl
and then manager. During her university
years she was a coach for TRU sports
At the peak of her career Danielle played
camps. A graduate of Quest University
with the U-17 BC Select Team and the
Canadian Women's National Team. She has Canada, she finished her 5 year Varsity
Soccer career as a goal keeper at TRU in
been to several Provincial and National
2015, leading the team to its first playoff
Champions representing Kamloops and
appearance at the CIS level. She has had
British Columbia. After playing 2 years
the opportunity to train under goal-keeper
NCAA Division 1 in Tulsa Oklahoma where
coaches who represented Canada on
she set the university record for number of
hat-tricks (3), Danielle completed her varsity the world stage and those who now run
athletics eligibility at TRU in 2015 at 32 years Canada’s youth keeper programs. She looks
old. In 2015 alongside Taylor Shantz, Danielle forward to bringing her experience as a
player and as an academy coach of 5 years
led the Wolfpack to their first CIS playoff
to the TRU program and is exited to build on
appearance. A member of the Kamloops
her coaching skills at the Varsity level.
Sports Hall of Fame for her time spent as a
youth soccer player in Kamloops, Danielle
brings experience, focus and intensity to
pitch and is exited to bring TRU to the top of
the CIS WSOC division.
GREG KOZORIS
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Greg has worked in exercise science/exercise physiology for 22 years. He consults
with four professional teams ranging from the NHL to Major League Baseball and
works with a number of high level professional and amateur athletes. He owns
and operates Acceleration Kozoris Strength and Conditioning for the last 15 years
and has four degrees (from UBCO, Edith Cowan University in Perth, Austrailia and
currently sponsored by the California Institute of Technology-Caltech and UC
Berkeley. Greg is also the strength coach of the Kamloops Blazers and has taught
exercise physiology and exercise science at TRU for the last eight years.
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DEANNA BRADY
Richmond, BC (McMath Secondary)
5’5” Keeper
1st year (Arts)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Lori @ Jim
Deanna red shirted last season with the WolfPack. She played competitive softball for the Richmond Islanders
and was on the “A” rep team one year and the “B” rep team three years. Her dad Jim is her biggest influence for
constantly pushing her to do her best and reach out of her ‘comfort zone.” Deanna enjoys reading, swimming
and cooking. Deanna’s favorite number is three. She likes rhythm and blues music. The late Heath Ledger is
her favorite actor with Sandra Bullock being her favorite actress. “Inception” is her favorite movie. If she could
be a super hero, Deanna would be “Dee” and have super speed. Her ‘go to’ Karaoke song is “She will be loved.”
What you don’t know about Deanna is that she speaks French. Deanna says the program’s connection with
the community is what she likes best about being a TRU athlete. Her favorite community event was the benefit
soccer clinic that the team ran in August of 2015. She says the best thing about playing at Hillside Stadium
is the sense of being proud to represent the school at home. Her favorite color is purple. If she could play on
another TRU varsity team it would be basketball.
01
ALYSSA SMITH
Langley, BC (Walnut Grove Secondary)
5’5” Keeper
1st year (Nursing)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Tania@ Bruce
Alyssa committed to the WolfPack in 2015. Her former next door neighbours are alumni Chloe McAuley
(Connor) and Abbey McAuley. She played for the Surrey United Premier women’s team last year. In 2015,
with Surrey United, they won the BC Championship. She played on Team BC for three years and attended the
National Training Centre training camp. Alyssa likes to run in her spare time. If she could have a super power
it would be the ability to fly. Alyssa’s favorite color is blue. Her favorite movie is “Footloose” (let’s hope it’s the
original). She likes all music but Rap. Her favorite number is one. Her fondest sports moment was having the
chance to play on the BC team for three years. Many of her former high school and minor soccer teammates
are with either Trinity Western or UBC.
3
ROBIN PRICE
Smithers, BC (Smithers Secondary)
5’4” Midfield
1st year (Science)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Anne-Marie @ Bill
Robin played high school and rep soccer in Terrace and Smithers. She was the MVP on her school team and
Athlete of the year in her high school last season (2015-16). She was a competitive gymnast for 10 years, skied
competitively and played volleyball and swam growing up. Her parents are her biggest influences. Robin enjoys
baking, snowboarding and skiing. Her favorite number is three. Her favorite movie is “The Blindside”. If she were
a super hero, Robin would be “Ruebin” and have super speed. What most of her teammates don’t know is that
she is bi lingual. Her favorite color is blue.
4
MACKENZIE LACON
(LLAY-CON)
Youbou, BC (Belmont Secondary)
5’9” Forward
1st year (Nursing)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Chantal @ Andrew
“Kenzie” played for the Vancouver Island Wave and the Vancouver Island Highlanders this past season. Kenzie
lived in the Bahamas growing up. When she was 15 (May 2013), her father and herself helped save 14 people who
were involved in a boating accident on Lake Cowachin. Kenzie’s father played CIS football. She enjoys skiing
and yoga. Her favorite actor is Johnny Depp and Kira Knightly and she enjoys all types of music. Kenzie’s super
hero name would be “Kendawg” and she would have the power of transfiguration. What most of her teammates
don’t know is that Kenzie is a qualified yoga instructor. She is a level 6 Pianist but plays only for fun now. She
played minor soccer with Claire Joyce (Lethbridge), Kelsey Boudrow (UVIC), Katrica Radoes (Winnipeg) and
Mara McLeary (UNBC). Tongue planted firmly in cheek, Kenzie says she is playing soccer because she has no
hand-eye coordination and she can’t dance. Her favorite color is green and her favorite movie is “Shawshank
Redemption.”\
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SASHA SIRIANNI
Kamloops, BC (St. Ann’s Academy)
5’4” Midfield
1st year (Science)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Marie & Mario
Sasha committed to the WolfPack in May 2016. She played REP soccer since age 11 with current teammates:
Hanna Marra, Keenan Degen, Cassie Morris, Delaney Collins, and Brenna Worsfold. They won two provincial
“A” cup championships in 2012 and 2014. Sasha played basketball and volleyball throughout high school. Her
favorite music is pop and country. She likes the color purple.
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MIA SIMPSON
(MEE-YA)
Delta, BC (South Delta Secondary)
5’5” Defender
1st year (Tourism)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Marcia@ Jamie
Mia is the twin sister of fellow WolfPack freshman Ava. They are two of 10 children (seven of them are half
sisters and brothers). She played with the Tswwassen Blues U-18 team as well as her high school squad last
year. In 2015, with her high school team, she won the Hero Award for saving a goal and getting her team into the
provincial finals. Mia enjoys reading, hiking, drawing and juggling a soccer ball. Her favorite movie is “Lion King”.
Michael Ealy is her favorite actor with Rebel Wilson being her favorite actress. Mia’s super hero name would
be “Sneaky’ and she would be able to read minds. Her favorite color is red. Her father is her biggest influence
as a motivator and teaching her to be a good person and getting her to push herself her entire life. She would
bring a book, an axe and a soccer ball to a desert island. If Mia could play on another TRU varsity team it would
be basketball. She says she is a good shooter but a terrible dribbler. Her fondest personal sports moment was
making her high school soccer team in grade nine. In 2014, in the provincial playoffs, Mia blocked a shot which
led her team moving into the championship finals.
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RICCI LEITCH
(RICKY LEECH)
Powell River, BC (Brooks Secondary)
5’6” Defender
1st year (Arts)
17 years old
Parents’ names: Courtenay@ Ian
Ricci played high school soccer with fellow TRU teammate Natalie Verdiel. She played for the Upper Island
Riptide in Rep Soccer this past summer. Her Rep team won the BC Title in 2013 and 2014 and her school
team won the provincial title in 2015 (that is also her greatest sports and fondest sports moments). Ricci’s
hobbies include reading, Netflix, hanging with family and sports. Her favorite movie is “She’s the Man” with
Ryan Reynolds being her favorite actor. Her favorite musical group is “the Lumineers” Ricci’s favorite number
is seven and favorite color is blue. The three items she would bring to a desert island would be her mom, a
pillow and water.
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AVA SIMPSON
Delta, BC ( South Delta Secondary)
5’4” Forward
1st year (Business)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Marcia @ Jamie
Ava is one of 10 children ranging in age from 33 to nine. She played for the Tswwassen Blues and the South
Delta Sun Devils last season. Her twin sister Mia is also a first year member of the WolfPack. Ava earned
an Athletic Achievement award in 2015 and 2016. She was player of the year in 2016 and was the MVP at a
tournament with the Delta Selects in 2015. Her fondest sports moment came when her high school team
made it to the provincial finals in 2014. Her father Jamie was her first soccer coach and is her biggest
influence. Ava enjoys art, working out, skiing and wakeboarding. Her brother Nick played on the provincial
soccer team in 2010. Her favorite color is blue. Ava’s pre game routine is to listen to music and go for a walk.
Johnny Depp is her favorite actor with Rachel McAdams being her favorite actress. She enjoys country
music. If she were a super hero, Ava would be “Super Speed” and have that as her strength.
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KATIE HARDING
Salmon Arm, BC (Salmon Arm Secondary)
5’7” Midfield
4th year (Nursing)
20 years old
Parents’ names: Jaqueline @ Bob
Katie returns to the WolfPack line up after a three year absence. She was with the WolfPack when the
team went to the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Championships (2013). What you might not
know about Katie is she was born on the 10th day of the 10th month at 10:10 am. Being able to play soccer
with girls who share a similar passion is the greatest thing about being a TRU athlete in Katie’s opinion. Her
favorite community event is Operation Christmas child because of the spirit of giving. Her favorite visiting
field is Victoria. Katie loves the ferry ride and one her best friends lives there and comes and cheers on the
WolfPack. Her fondest sports moment came when she played Y league soccer and they qualified for the
North American Championships.
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MARISA MENDONCA (MAR-REE-SA MEN-DON-SA)
Penticton, BC (Penticton Secondary)
5’3” Forward
2nd year (Science)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Maryann @ Carlos
Marisa started in one of the 13 matches she dressed for in her rookie campaign. She is looking to have more of
a presence on the field for TRU this year. In minor and high school soccer, Marisa won a number of league titles,
went to provincials and won gold medals in tournaments. Her father Carlos was her coach until U-18. Marisa
likes art. Her favorite music is country, her favorite singer is Eric Church and her favorite movie is “Grease”.
Marisa’s favorite actor is Adam Sandler with Melissa McCarthy her favorite actress. If she were a super hero,
Marisa would be “Super Rees” and be able to fly. Her ‘go to’ Karaoke song is “ABC””. Her favorite color is blue
and she listens to music before a game. The three items she would take to a desert island would be a friend,
a journal and some music. Marisa loves basketball and would love to be a part of the WolfPack squad if she
weren’t with soccer. Her fondest sports moment was scoring into the top corner with her left foot. Her favorite
community event was helping fellow students move into the residence. UBC is her favorite out of town field
because it is a stadium and loves the feeling and support of the crowd at Hillside Stadium. UBC’s Alix Varchal
and UNBC’s Kylie Erb are former rep soccer teammates.
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CASSIE MORRIS
Kamloops, BC (NorKam Secondary)
5’10” Defender
1st year (Science)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Kim @ Gord
Cassie committed to the WolfPack soccer program in June 2016. She is a multi-sport athlete and was thinking
about playing for the TRU women’s basketball program before switching to soccer. She is a longtime minor
soccer teammate of fellow WolfPack rookies: Hanna Marra, Delaney Collins, Brenna Worsfold, Keenan Degen
and Sasha Siranni. Her fondest personal sports moment came on the basketball court when her NorKam team
won the Fulton Cup in 2015. Her greatest sports moment came occurred in 2014 when her Kamloops Blaze
team won the provincial championship. Cassie enjoys all sports, hiking and reading. Matt Damon is her favorite
actor. “We bought a zoo” is her favorite movie. Cassie used to play the piano and her favorite number is nine.
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KEENAN DEGEN
Kamloops, BC (Valleyview Secondary)
5’6” Forward
1st year (Science)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Renaye & Ken
Keenan actually committed to the WolfPack in 2015. She played minor soccer with current WolfPack
teammates: Hanna Marra, Emerson Hansen, Delaney Collins, Brenna Worsfold, Cassie Morris and Sasha
Sirianni. Keenan played volleyball and basketball while going to high school. Her biggest influence is National
team member Kaylyn Kyle because of how she plays. Keenan’s favorite number is 10 and her fave movie is “Hot
Rod” with Rain Wilson and Tina Fey being her favorite actor and actress. If she were a super hero she would
be called “Super Tomato” and have the ability to teleportation. Keenan’s ‘go to’ Karaoke song is “Turn Around”
. Her favorite color is purple. If she could play for another TRU Varsity team, Keenan would play basketball
because she says its fun. Her fondest sports moment came in Rep Soccer when her team won their second
provincial title (2014).
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HANNA MARRA
Kamloops, BC (Valleyview Secondary)
5’8” Forward
1st year (Science)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Jewel & Eugene
Hanna committed to the WolfPack in 2015 along with Keenan Degen. She played rep soccer with fellow
WolfPack freshmen Delaney Collins, Brenna Worsfold, Sasha Sirianni, Cassie Morris and Degen. Hanna likes to
swim and stay fit. Her favorite number is 13. Her favorite group is G-Eazy and her fave movie is “Finding Nemo”.
If Hanna were a super hero she would be “TeeDee” and have the power to cure any disease. Her ‘go to’ karaoke
song is “ girlicious’. What you might not know about Hanna is that she loves to garden, to cook and art. Hanna’s
favorite color is purple. She regrets giving up playing basketball in high school. Her fondest personal sports
moment was scoring the final goal in overtime to help her Rep team win the provincial championship. Her
grandfather came to Canada alone when he was seven years old from Italy and brought the name Marra to
Canada. Hanna’s greatest sports moment was winning the provincial soccer championship in 2012 because it
was a feeling she had never experienced before.
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HAILEE GERUN (HAY-LEE JARE-RUN)
Nelson, BC (LV Rogers Secondary)
5’2” Midfielder
1st year (Science)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Lua @ Mike
Hailee ‘red shirted’ for TRU last season. Her hobbies are soccer (of course), watching Netflix, cooking and
skiing. Hailee’s favorite color is Turquoise. Her favorite movie is “The Blind Side” and her favorite singer is
Beyonce. Hailiee’s cousin Kali Kilpatric played for the UCC Sun Demons in 2004). The three items she would
take to a desert island would be a phone, Wi-Fi and food. If she played on another TRU varsity team, Hailee
would like to play volleyball.
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KINDRA MARICLE
Kamloops, BC (Valleyview Secondary)
5’7” Defender
3rd year (Natural Resource Science)
22 years old
Parents’ names: Tiffany @ Steve
Kindra is the captain of the WolfPack this year. She started in all 14 league matches last year scoring twice
and having 17 shots on goal. She spent the summer working for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Her
biggest influence in life is her father. Kindra likes soft rock and if she could have a super power it would be
to breath under water. Her ‘go to’ song at Karaoke is Queen’s classic: “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Kindra’s favorite
color is green and she listens to great music before a match. Two things she would bring to a desert island
would be her dog and a fishing rod. What her teammates don’t know about her is that she has her PAL (gun
license). If Kindra could play on another TRU varsity team it would be basketball because she loves the speed
of the game. What she likes most about being a varsity athlete is the fact she gets to hang out and know her
team and new players. Her favorite community event was the old Wendy’s Dreamlift Day. Now it is Terry Fox
runs in the elementary schools because she likes spending time with youngsters. Her favorite visiting pitch is
Trinity Western because the ‘Pack always play well there and its free admission for friends and family.
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NATALIE VERDIEL
(VER-DEAL)
Powell River BC (Brooks Secondary)
5’7” Defender
2nd year (Arts)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Theresa @ Mike
Natalie is one of the few veterans back on the WolfPack this season. In her rookie season, she played and
started in all 14 league matches. Natalie was the MVP at the BC “AA” provincials in 2015. She was also her high
schools top female athlete in 2015 and was named the top player when she was in U-16 (2012). Natalie swam and
did gymnastics competitively while growing up. She says her parents are her biggest influences. Her favorite
movie is “The Breakfast Club”. Something you might not know about her is that she is bilingual. Her favorite
color is blue. The three items she would take to a desert island would be a boat, food and water. If she could be
on another TRU varsity team, Natalie would choose to be on the swim team. Natalie enjoyed participating in
the Labor Day picnic last year because she got to play soccer with young children. Her favorite visiting field is
UBC because it is a stadium. Winning those provincials in 2015.
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KELSEY THORKELSSON
(THOR-KEL-SON)
Winnipeg, MB (Dakota Collegiate)
5’9” Centre Back
1st year (Nursing)
19 years old
Parents’ names: Rhonda @ Kevin
Kelsey transferred to TRU after taking Science courses last year at the University of Winnipeg. She was named
the ‘Athlete of the Year’ all four years she attended high school (2010-14) Her fondest sports moment was
playing and trying all types of sports and forming great friendships in high school. She played club volleyball for
the Winnipeg Winmen. Her sister Taylor is her biggest influence for what she does and how well she does it (she
is playing Canada West basketball with the University of Winnipeg). Kelsey likes to hike. Her favorite number
is 11 and if she could have a super power it would be the ability to fly. The three things Kelsey would bring to
a desert island would be water, puzzles and a way to make fire. She listens to music before a match and her
favorite color is blue.
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BRENNA WORSFOLD
Kamloops, BC (Sa-Hali Secondary)
5’6” Keeper
1st year (Sciences)
17 years old
Parents’ names: Tanis Hubberstey & Kelly Knowler and Ben Worsfold
Brenna committed to the WolfPack in May 2016. She played REP soccer since age 11 with current teammates:
Hanna Marra, Keenan Degen, Cassie Morris, Delaney Collins, and Sasha Sirianni. In Minor soccer they were
provincial champs in 2012 and 2014 and silver medal winners in 2011 and 2013. Brenna’s older sister Taiysa was
a five year member of the TRU women’s basketball team. Brenna played basketball and volleyball throughout
her time at Sa-hali. She was part of their provincial winning volleyball team in 2015-16. She likes the color purple
along with reading, camping and all sports. Her favorite number is three.
RS
DELANEY COLLINS
Kamloops, BC (Valleyview Secondary)
5’9” Midfield
1st year (Sciences)
18 years old
Parents’ names: Sheila & Ron
Delaney committed to the WolfPack in May 2016. She played minor soccer with fellow WolfPack
freshmen: Cassie Morris, Brenna Worsfold, Sasha Sirianni, Hanna Marra and Keenan Degen. Delaney
suffered an ACL injury two years ago and returned two months ahead of schedule. Sadly, an injury
this spring will result in her ‘red shirting’ this season. Delaney played competitive volleyball through
high school. Her biggest influence is personal trainer Crosby Dorais because he pushes her to be the
best she can be along with her parents. Her uncle Doug Spooner played NCAA Div I hockey for the
University of Alaska and her cousin is Joe Hicketts (two time Cdn Jr. national hockey team player and
Detroit Red Wing prospect). She loves Pop/Rap and her favorite singer is Drake. Her hobbies include
training and volunteering. Her favorite movie is “She’s the Man” with Zac Efron/Johnny Galecki and
Kaley Cuoco being her favorite actors/actress. If she could bring three things to a desert island they
would be soccer ball, lots of food and good company. If Delaney could play for another varsity team at
TRU it would be volleyball. Two things her teammates might now about her is that she doesn’t like pop
and she has never dyed her hair. Delaney’s favorite number is 3.
KYSA GRADS
(l-r) Cassie Morris, Kindra Maricle, Sasha Sirianni, Brenna Worsfold, Keenan Degen, Hanna Marra
TRU WolfPack in Action
Community Work is
very important to the
WolfPack women’s
soccer program. They
are involved in a number
of activities including
Terry Fox Runs in
schools and Operation
Christmas Child
TRU WolfPack in the Community
NEEDLE PEAK HIKE
Coach Shantz took the team on a ‘retreat’ and to play some
exhibition matches against some PACWEST College teams
in late August. This included a hike on “Needle Peak” in the
Coquihalla mountain range near the Zopkios rest stop. Their
hike was over two and a half hours
TRU WolfPack Team Building
2015 CANADA WEST Standings
EAST
G
W-L-T
GF
GA
Streak
Points
Saskatchewan ^
14
10-3-1
31
17
Won 1
31
Calgary ^
14
8-3-3
22
12
Won 1
27
MacEwan ^
14
7-4-3
22
16
Won 1
24
Manitoba ^
14
7-5-2
24
22
Lost 1
23
Mount Royal ^
14
3-8-3
14
22
Won 1
12
Lethbridge ^
14
2-9-3
8
27
Lost 7
9
Regina
14
1-10-3
8
25
Tied 1
6
Winnipeg
14
1-10-3
8
28
Tied 2
6
WEST
G
W-L-T
GF
GA
Streak
Points
UBC ^
14
11-1-2
27
8
Tied 1
35
Trinity Western ^
14
10-1-3
37
6
Tied 1
33
UFV ^
14
8-4-2
32
20
Tied 1
26
Victoria ^
14
7-3-4
30
11
Tied 1
25
Alberta ^
14
8-5-1
22
19
Won 2
25
Thompson Rivers ^
14
5-7-2
16
22
Won 1
17
UBC Okanagan
14
2-8-4
12
29
Lost 1
10
UNBC
14
1-10-3
5
34
Lost 2
6
NOTES: Top six teams in each division qualify for playoffs.
^ clinched a playoff spot
*Winnipeg forfeits Sept. 12 game vs. Regina due to an ineligible player.
PAST RECORD
Head Coach
Year
GP
W
L
T
PTS
GF
GA
League Finish
Provincials
Nationals
Eric Schweizer
2003
12
9
2
1
28
45
11
1st
Gold
CCAA Silver
Eric Schweizer
2004
14
6
4
4
22
28
19
5th
DNQ
DNQ
Eric Schweizer
2005
14
7
4
3
24
34
22
3rd
Silver
CCAA 5th
Eric Schweizer
2006
12
7
4
1
22
25
15
3rd
Silver
CCAA Silver
Eric Schweizer
2007
14
10
2
2
32
33
6
2nd
Bronze
DNQ
Eric Schweizer
2008
14
10
1
3
33
34
6
1st
Silver
Silver
Tom McManus
2009
12
6
4
2
20
24
15
1st (pool “A”)
Bronze
DNQ
Tom McManus
2010
12
3
6
3
12
18
16
3rd (pool “A”)
Elim in QF
DNQ
Tom McManus
2011
11
5
1
5
20
20
12
2nd (pool B)
Gold
CCAA 4th
Tom McManus
2012
14
10
2
2
32
32
9
1st
Gold
CCAA 4th
Tom McManus
2013
14
14
2
0
38
59
18
1st
Gold
CCAA Bronze
Tom McManus
2014
12
1
10
1
4
9
25
7th
DNQ
DNQ
Tom McManus
2015
14
5
7
2
17
16
22
6th
Lost in QF
DNQ
TRU WolfPack Past Results
Recap of 2015 WOMen's Soccer Season
DATE
VS
LOCATION
TIME
RESULT
*Sat Aug 15
Grande Prairie Regional College Wolves (ACAC)
Hillside Stadium
10:30 am
T 0-0
*Fri Aug 28
University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves
Prince George,BC
W 2-1
*Sat Aug 29
MacEwan University Griffins
Prince George, BC
11 am
L 3-1
Fri Sept 4
University of Manitoba Bisons (season opener)
Winnipeg, MB
6 pm
L 4-0
Sat Sept 5
University of Winnipeg Wesmen
Winnipeg, MB
4 pm
W 3-1
Fri Sept 11
University of Alberta Pandas
Edmonton, AB
5 pm
T 2-2
Sun Sept 13 University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves
Prince George, BC
noon
W 3-0
Fri Sept 18
University of Fraser Valley Cascades
Abbotsford, BC
5 pm
L 1-0
Sat Sept 19
Trinity Western University Spartans
Langley, BC
5 pm
L 3-0
Sat Sept 26
University of Victoria Vikes (home opener)
Hillside Stadium
2 pm
L 3-0
Sun Sept 27
University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
Hillside Stadium
2 pm
L 4-0
Fri Oct 9
University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
Kelowna, BC
5 pm W 3-0
Sat Oct 10
University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
Hillside Stadium
5 pm
T 1-1
Sat Oct 17
Mount Royal University Cougars
Hillside Stadium
noon
W 1-0
Sun Oct 18
MacEwan University Griffins
Hillside Stadium
noon
L 2-1
Sat Oct 24
University of Alberta Pandas
Hillside Stadium
noon
L 1-0
Sun Oct 25
University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves
Hillside Stadium
noon
W 2-0
Fri Oct 30
Canada West quarter finals vs UBC
UBC
5:30 pm
L 6-1
* denotes exhibition game
**denotes non-conference match
TRU WolfPack in 2015
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