From his own private Idaho to BC’s northern capital. It’s a route not often travelled for a high school soccer play in the United States.
However, Charles Beauvais has decided to buck that trend.
The 18-year-old committed to the UNBC Timberwolves Men’s Soccer program for the 2025 Canada West season.
6’2” defender Charlie Beauvais met head coach Steve Simonson in Arizona earlier this year, which culminated in Beauvais visiting UNBC in Mid-March.
“UNBC was like a breath of fresh air in my college pursuit,” reflected Beauvais who will soon be graduating from ASU Prep Academy Casa Grande high school in Arizona. “It had the most genuine staff and students that I have ever encountered. It gave me a really good feeling everywhere that I went.”
During his final season with the prestigious Barca Residency Academy, Beauvais served as team captain and chipped in with three goals and nine assists while also reaching honour roll status (magnum cum laude) in the classroom.
He plans to study Business at UNBC and is considering a career as a fire fighter once his University soccer days are done. Prior to joining the Barca Residency Academy for his junior and senior seasons, Beauvais attended Skyview High School in Nampa.
Charlie Beauvais’ passion for soccer is immediately noticeable, and it’s that type of passion, drive and excitement that Simonson has been intentional about during the 2025 recruiting season.
“Through soccer I’ve learned leadership, ownership and how to function and work as a team,” concluded Beauvais. “Furthermore, it’s allowed me to connect with individuals that I have nothing in common with and has given me the opportunity to travel the world.”
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