Another exciting addition to the UNBC Timberwolves attack has been confirmed ahead of the 2025 season. Earlier today, UNBC Timberwolves Women’s Soccer head coach Neil Sedgwick announced the commitment of 2007-born striker Rhyan Barfoot (Nanaimo, B.C.).
Most of Barfoot’s youth soccer has been played for the Mid-Isle Soccer Association (12 years), Elite XI and mostly recently with the Lake Hill Premier Women (on a youth permit).
Last season for Chad Lintott’s Elite Xl Soccer Academy, she notched seven goals, along with four assists during the spring season. She added two goals with Shawn Fiddick’s Lakehill Premier club. She’ll be suiting up with Nanaimo United in the Spring.
During a visit to UNBC in late November, Barfoot, a soon-to-be graduate of John Barsby Secondary School, was immediately impressed with UNBC and especially her now future teammates. “The indoor soccer facility is amazing, but it was mostly all the great people I met on my visit, reflected Barfoot. “They are all super nice and made me feel very welcome. They like to laugh and have fun off the pitch which helped me feel more at ease on my visit.”
UNBC’s indoor facilities also played a big factor. She added, “The facilities were nice and I really like the size of the campus. It’s just the right size for what I would be comfortable with.”
“Rhyan is an exciting player with strong background in athletics and the highest level of competition. Now, with a focus on solely soccer, I see Rhyan developing quickly,” said Sedgwick. “Her character and drive will be great for the team and I believe she will be very impactful throughout her career at UNBC.”
Sedgwick’s knowledge of soccer and his approachability were obvious to Barfoot from the jump. “He gives honest feedback on my skills and what I can improve on,” explained Barfoot. “He does this in a way that makes me feel like I am on the right track and he motivates me to want to get better and continue to improve.”
Academically, Barfoot plans to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management. Her other interests include baking and playing basketball. She also used to race BMX bikes.
