A two-time high school provincial champion is coming up north to play for the men’s soccer team at UNBC.
Today (Wednesday), the Timberwolves announced that Vancouver Island product Emile Abele signed on the bottom line.
“Playing at the U SPORTS level and being able to commit to such a great moment means a lot to me. It means a lot to my family, my friends, my coaches, to everyone who has helped me throughout my career. I felt wanted. Steve was always quick to answer my emails, my texts, my calls. I have heard from others who have attended that school, and all of it seems like there is a positive vibe to the school and the program. I am just excited to start training.”
Abele is a product of Campbell River, where he competes in the Comox Valley United first division.
UNBC coach Steve Simonson stated the opportunity to bolster his roster with an intelligent and speedy midfielder was an opportunity he jumped on.
“We are really excited to welcome a player and person of Emile’s caliber to our program. First of all, he has a real love for the game, and a hunger to improve with every training session. Emile is a really intelligent player, with strong understanding of movement and structure. I am looking forward to watching him grow and helping him develop into a big player for our program.”
Abele is a two-time provincial champion in the BC Soccer Premier League and on many occasions would drive 3.5 hours, three times a week, just to practice at an elite level.
He is excited to begin his post-secondary education at UNBC, where he will enroll in the Wildlife and Fisheries program.
Abele will graduate from Carihi in June and join his new teammates for his first Canada West training camp in August.
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