TWolves Soccer announce first commitment of 2022

A product of the Upper Island Riptide program, Anderson competed in the Vancouver Island Premier League, while being coached by Shawn Fiddick, Jerret Dickison, and Mike Oldale. Their training was essential to her development as a player, giving her a foundation that will be further nurtured by Sedgwick over her five years in a Timberwolf kit.

“Neil gave me lots of constructive criticism to help me improve as a player, and that was just in a short amount of time. It will be really nice to see how that progresses over the next five years. I am thankful I have found a coach that I believe I will get along with really well.”

The Timberwolves currently have two graduates of the Riptide program, Sidney Elliott and Camryn Cline, on the roster. Sedgwick identified Anderson, who has served as Riptide captain for the past two seasons, at the ID Camp as a prospect that projects to be a contributor at the Canada West level. The TWolf bench boss and was impressed by her willingness and determination to get better with every training session at the Northern Sport Centre.

“I am very excited to add Kaitlyn to our program. She comes from a tremendous environment and has made the best of her development opportunities as a youth player. She has a real appetite to improve every day in training, as she continues to seek out new lessons and new growth. I am really looking forward to add a player and person of her calibre. Kaitlyn will be a great fit for our environment, and we are glad to have her in green and gold.”

With the ability to play multiple positions, she is most comfortable at fullback or wide midfielder, where she can use her poise and fluid athleticism. Set to graduate from Highland Secondary this June, Anderson played soccer at Highland for coach Jamie Osborne, while also competing in volleyball and rugby, rightfully earning her the school’s Athlete of the Year Award on three occasions. She expects an adjustment transitioning to the highest level of university soccer in Canada, but she is ready for the challenge.

“I am looking to improve on my fitness, and on my first touch. Really, overall, I am looking to progress as a player. By the time I reach my fifth year, I hope the player I am today is completely different from the player I end up being.”

The honour roll student, who started to play soccer when she was just two years old, will arrive in Prince George this summer to prepare for the upcoming U SPORTS season. She intends to study science, with a goal of pursuing a career as a psychiatric doctor. For now, she is ready to continue playing the game she loves, and proudly don the green and gold of UNBC.

“I think I am most looking forward to being in a new environment and seeing myself improve as a player and as a student. Getting a feel for UNBC. Why do I love soccer? It’s the best. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

by Ethan Ready, Files from UNBC Athletics

TWolves Soccer announce first commitment of 2022

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