Yorkton trio elated to continue as teammates with Kodiaks

At Yorkton, the three players were a part of a junior program that brought back a provincial championship to the school for the first time in over 20 years.

“I think it’s a brotherhood that comes along with the Yorkton Minor Football program,” explained Van Someren, a tall-standing receiver who’s hoping to add to the Kodiaks’ air attack.

“You’re usually around the same guys for close to 12 years of your life for about six months every year. You grow up together and create a bond with each other, and when you get a chance to go to the next level and continue to have that bond with the players around you it’s awesome.”

“I’m excited to build a great community around the Kodiaks,” said Schneider. “(I want to) leave a really great name and hopefully attract a lot more people to come in the coming years and help the really get out there and establish themselves as a dominant team.”

The trio were contacted by the Kodiaks recruitment staff at a time when they were part of the Saskatchewan Selects Football Program, a provincial rep team that travelled to San Antonio to compete in the Border Wars Tournament, ultimately bringing home the championship.

“They talked to me about the team and what they were trying to build. It sounded like a great opportunity,” said Van Someren.

Larsen will be attending the University of Northern British Columbia, enrolling in the Commerce Finance program.

“I always wanted to go to school no matter where I played,” explained Larsen. “I actually got into UNBC before I got the commitment papers and I thought this worked perfectly. I have a place, a school for sure I can go and do something I want to do while also playing the game I love. It was pretty sweet the way it worked out.”

The other two will take some more time to decide their professional future, leaning more towards getting into trade work. Van Someren is looking into the welding program at the College of New Caledonia.

What the three have in common, aside from the colours they’ll be dawning this season, will be the drive to make their hometown proud, while also playing a major role in laying the foundation for the Kodiaks in the team’s inaugural season.

“You’re the first of the first,” stated Van Someren. “No one is ever going to be able to take what you do in that first season away from you. You guys are going to be able to set the tone for the next people coming in. I think to set a good winning mentality, that’s something I wanted to be a part of.”

The Kodiaks will be putting on their 2nd Annual Kodiaks Golf Tournament this week, which will then be followed up by the team’s Spring Camp during the weekend, with the majority of the players they’ve recruited converging on the city for their first taste of junior football in Prince George.

Spring Camp will be held at Masich Place Stadium, wrapping up with a Black and Gold game on Sunday.

by Ethan Ready

Yorkton trio elated to continue as teammates with Kodiaks

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