As the 2024 Canada West women’s soccer season approaches, the UNBC Timberwolves have added another talented playmaker to their midfield and wing.
Head coach Neil Sedgwick has announced that Megan Holyk of 100 Mile House has committed to the Green and Gold for 2024 and beyond.
Holyk, a 2022 graduate from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School returns North to Prince George after attending TRU last year. It was Holyk’s previous Timberwolves FC club experience with Neil Sedgwick and Jo Bray that opened the door for her to join the TWolves.
“I’ve been working towards this for a couple of years,” reflected Holyk who at first wasn’t sure what her soccer future would entail in 2024. “Last year I felt discouraged at times, bit after talking with Neil I’m super excited to be here and to have the chance to play in front of my family and friends and show them what I’ve accomplished.”
Holyk’s initial impressions of her new teammates and her re-introduction to Neil Sedgwick have been seamless. She adds, “Everybody is super nice here. My teammates are super welcoming. Everybody is equal and they all just want to help. Neil is great. I’ve had him before with Jo at Timberwolves FC. He’s a great coach, knows what he’s doing, and he explains things so well.”
“Megan has joined us after spending a year at TRU and her progress has already been massive,” adds Neil Sedgwick. “Megan is a quick study and has shown she can take messaging and implement. She’s an exciting prospect for us.”
On the pitch, Holyk prides herself on her ability to think the game, her speed, and her ability to finish when the opportunity presents itself. The transition to Canada West will undoubtedly feature some growing pains, but Holyk is taking it in stride. “I’ve never played at this high level before, but I’m excited to see and face the strong players on the opposing teams. It’ll be a good challenge.”
Off the pitch it was the Wildlife and Fisheries program at UNBC that proved to be a major selling point.
“The Wildlife and Fisheries program at UNBC was something I really thought I would enjoy,” shared Holyk who enjoys skiing and swimming during her down time. “I’m nervous about learning the ins and outs of a new campus, but the small class sizes and the beautiful campus are perfect and overall I’m very excited to be learning new things.”
