The latest recruit for the UNBC Timberwolves women’s soccer team comes with some family ties.
Today (Monday), head coach Neil Sedgwick midfielder Laney Stewart (Metchosin, B.C.) has committed to the program for 2025 and beyond.
The 5’7” central midfielder heads North to UNBC by way of the Vancouver Island Wave ’07 program coached by Cody Ackinclose. Stewart also suited up for the Royal Bay Secondary Ravens which were coached by Laney’s father Angus.
The Stewart family’s long-standing friendship and familiarity with Neil Sedgwick was a major swaying factor. Not only that, but her older brother Charlie finished up his third-season with the T-Wolves men’s soccer program.
“What really made me want to commit to UNBC was mostly Neil and how good of a coach he is, and how much knowledge he has,” shared Stewart. “I’ve known Neil a long time. He coached me when I was little, and I think he’s an amazing coach. His style of coaching suits me well since I’ve grown up with the phrases and terms he uses.”
“We are excited to have Laney join us. I have known Laney and the Stewarts for a long time and they are soccer people,” added Sedgwick. “Laney’s development has been steady over the years. She now demonstrates strong playing ability with and without the ball, whilst maintaining an appetite for more growth. We are thrilled Laney is a Timberwolf and look forward to her arrival in 2025.”
Transitioning to the Canada West calibre of play is a difficult one for any first-year student athlete, but Stewart is ready to embrace the next chapter of her soccer journey.
“I’m super excited to make the jump to Canada West. It will be a physical challenge and a change from where I play now,” concluded Stewart, whose older brother Charlie just completed his third season with the UNBC Men’s Soccer program.
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