
Naomie Gosal: If Looks Could Kill
There is a photo of Naomie Gosal as a young kid standing on the sidelines watching her dad coach her twin brother Bennett in soccer.
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There is a photo of Naomie Gosal as a young kid standing on the sidelines watching her dad coach her twin brother Bennett in soccer.

Alix Boogemans didn't fall in love with soccer on her own. She was bribed into it. When she was seven, her dad wanted her to play a sport. So he pointed at this pink chair she'd been obsessing over and made her a deal: start playing soccer, and the chair is yours.

Cole Rodricks doesn't fit the typical profile of a Canada Soccer C-License holder. For starters, he's 17. The minimum age to even apply for the certification is 18, and most coaches working through the rigorous program are established adults with years of experience.

On January 23, 2018, the Tsawwassen baseball community lost one of its brightest talents. Kyle Losse, just 14 years old, passed away from complications of a massive stroke, leaving behind a legacy that would transform youth baseball in British Columbia.

Through team sports, I discovered something fundamental: with the right goal and enough determination, I could achieve anything. The confidence I gained, the friendships I built, the experiences I collected didn't just fill my childhood memories. They formed the foundation of who I am.

St. Francis Xavier University, 2026

Keeper University of Victoria, 2026

Fullback, Wagner College NCAA D1, 2026

Delta Blue jays, Canadian Champion 2025

Center back, Fusion FC 2009 BCSPL

Striker, Western Michigan D1 NCAA

Center back, Fusion FC 2009 BCSPL

CDM, Fusion FC 2011 BCSPL

Keeper, Fusion FC Boys 2011 BCSPL

Keeper, Fusion FC Girls 2011 BCSPL

Striker, Fusion FC Girls 2011 BCSPL
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