Kayla Gareau '24 Recruiting Profile

I strive to play collegiate soccer at a school that will push me as an athlete and provide me with a strong education.   I have excelled at many sports, but soccer has always been my favorite.  I had to give up basketball, volleyball and track in high school because of my club soccer commitment.  I played for The Thompson Okanagan Football Club in the BC Soccer Premier League.  It is part of the pathway to the Canadian National Team.   I traveled over an hour each way 3 times a week for training and most games were 4.5 hours away by team bus every Sunday.  It was a huge commitment that I loved!  My teammates became some of my closest friends.  Unfortunately with Covid, travel restrictions and internal politics, our team ended up dismantling.  We formed a new team as part of Okanagan FC.  We compete in tournaments and exhibition games against high level competition.  I also trained in the summer with Div 1 and 2  and Canadian University players home for the break.  Through all of this I have gained a real appreciation for the dedication and time management required to play at a competitive university.  I look forward to having that opportunity for a team looking for a hard working, tall, versatile player who always puts the team first!