The Olds College Broncos women’s soccer coaching staff has been busy over the winter months with recruitment as the program has seen key players graduate from Olds College, including the Flett sisters (Jasmine, Jamie and Jessie) who will now be transitioning to compete in U SPORTS.
The coaching staff have signed nine new recruits for this upcoming season to join six returning players and are still in the process of adding a few more signings to the roster in upcoming months.
“I am really excited for this year's incoming recruits,” said Olds Broncos Soccer head coach Macky Singh.
“We have added a lot of speed to the team in all positions and plenty of goal scoring options.
"As we look to qualify for the ACAC Women's Soccer Conference Championships for the third straight year, the addition of these nine recruits will give significant depth to the program which we lacked in the past two seasons.
"With two European players with a lot of experience along with a blend of seven top quality Albertans in the mix, I am really looking forward to the start of training camp in mid-August.”
We introduce you to the three Edmonton-area recruits.
Jayna Espie-Sanderson: midfield/striker, 5-6
Hometown: Edmonton
High school: Archbishop O'Leary High School
2017-18 club: Internazionale Soccer Club of Edmonton
Academic program: sports management
Why did you choose Olds College?
“I chose Olds College for the size of the school, the sports management program, and I am looking forward to play for the Broncos soccer team.”
Head coach Macky Singh’s analysis: “I have scouted and monitored Jayna the last three years and when she
finally decided to commit to Olds College in January this year, I was really excited to say the least.
"Jayna is a winger blessed with loads of pace, a very good crosser of the ball and will also chip in with some goals.”
Shawnessy Mark: midfield, 5-3
Hometown: Edmonton
High School: Archbishop O’Leary High School
2017-18 club: Strikers FC
Academic program: sports management
Why did you choose Olds College?
"I get to continue to play soccer with my best friend and make new friendships with it. The coach knows what he’s doing and Olds is such a unique college.”
Head coach Macky Singh’s analysis: “A very quick attacking player and will further strengthen the midfield
line. Her ability to create scoring opportunities either centrally or out wide, will give the Broncos women a lot more attacking options.”
Mackenzie Mohr: centre midfield, 5-5
Hometown: Ardrossan, Alta.
High school: Salisbury Composite High School
2017-18 club: Sherwood Park Phoenix Soccer Club
Academic program: sports management
Why did you choose Olds College?
"When I was looking at colleges I found Olds and fell in love with the business management/sports management program. I also looked into their women's soccer team and wanted to be a part of the ongoing success of the Broncos.”
Head coach Macky Singh’s analysis: “A very quick attacking player who will further strengthen the midfield
line. Her ability to create scoring opportunities either centrally or out wide, will give the Broncos women a lot more scoring options."
