The All-Canadian Podcast brings coverage of both U SPORTS and the CCAA to you, wherever you go. Host Tyler Bennett brings you news, updates, interviews, stories, and more for both Men's and Women's Sport from all across Canada. New episodes drop every Monday (CCAA) and Thursday (U SPORTS)!
Ami May of the Georgian Grizzlies Women's Basketball Program joins the All-Canadian Podcast for the third episode in Season Four! -- Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Ami May, a first-year guard with the Georgian Grizzlies Women's Basketball Program, for the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast! Bennett and May begin their discussion by talking about how fast time has flown to start the 2023-24 OCAA Women's Basketball season. The conversation quickly shifts to how Ami has adjusted to life in Barrie, Ontario after growing up in Alberta. From there, May discusses playing basketball in Raymond, Alberta for her last two seasons of high school basketball where she won back-to-back provincial championships. May talks about the culture of the City of Raymond as a whole, and how it's engrained into everything that the city does. That leads to a chat on May being recruited and committing to Georgian College, and what's led to both her own individual success and the team's early success to begin the 2023-24 campaign. -- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Seth McKenzie of the CBC Bearcats Men's Basketball Program joins the All-Canadian Podcast for the second episode in Season Four! -- Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Seth McKenzie, a fifth-year guard with the Columbia Bible College Bearcats Men's Basketball Program, for the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast! Bennett and McKenzie kick off the conversation by discussing the opportunities that are (or aren't) available for indigenous student-athletes at various ages. McKenzie talks about his own experiences growing up as an indigenous athlete and compares the opportunities that are available now versus when he was younger. He shares what he's currently working on with Treaty Hoops and the vision for the initiative going forward. From there, Bennett and McKenzie discuss Seth's post-secondary journey, one that started with the CMU Blazers and is now in its final chapter with the Bearcats. To close, McKenzie fields some light-hearted questions on some popular debate topics around the NBA. -- FOLLOW Treaty Hoops on Instagram by clicking here. -- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Carter Bell of the Regina Cougars Men's Golf Program joins the All-Canadian Podcast! -- Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Carter Bell, a second-year student-athlete with the Regina Cougars Golf Program, for the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast! To kick off the chat, Bell and Bennett discuss the 2023 season for Bell and the Cougars, which was their second season competing in the Canada West. Bell shares a bit on how he got started in golf, which wasn't too long ago, and how he was able to achieve some early success. Bell also discusses some of the hurdles they've faced as student-athletes on a relatively new program. Then, the conversation shifts to the mental side of being a student-athlete, and Bell shares some of his own experiences with balancing all that comes with being a varsity student-athlete at the post-secondary level. To close, Bell talks about the partnership that the Cougars have with 22Fresh. Supporters can purchase clothing items for their favourite Cougars varsity program, and funds will go to help that particular program. To check out the online store, which closes on December 3rd, visit: https://store.22fresh.com/collections/university-of-regina -- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/
Medicine Hat forward Cooper Ward joins The All-Canadian Podcast, completing the trifecta of appearances on the show! - - - Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Cooper Ward, a forward for the Medicine Hat Rattlers Men's Basketball Program, for the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! Almost one year to the day from his last appearance on the podcast, Ward joins the show to discuss a wide variety of topics on the heels of his first season in the ACAC with the Rattlers. To open, Bennett and Ward discuss what summer life is like in Medicine Hat, Alberta and spend a few minutes catching up on life away from sport since their last podcast episode back on June 27th, 2022. Ward talks about his own idea for a podcast and what that may entail down the road, leading to a discussion between the two on more schools hosting their own athletics-focused podcasts. As the episode moves along, Ward discusses the 2022-23 season for his beloved Sacramento Kings, as well as for himself and the Rattlers Men's Basketball Program. Ward shares what the Rattlers endured throughout the season, and what allowed him to have the level of individual success that he did on the court. Ward talks about the future of the program, and that he's not satisfied with how this past season panned out. Then, to close the episode, Bennett and Ward discuss the gap between U Sports and the CCAA, and if it's really as big as some make it out to seem. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Maddy Williscroft, who is now an alum of the Ambrose Lions Women's Volleyball Program, joins The All-Canadian Podcast! - - - Host Tyler Bennett is joined by left-side Maddy Williscroft from the Ambrose Lions Women's Volleyball Program for the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! To start, Bennett discusses how he has grown since the start of his own podcasting journey, both as a host and as an interviewer, in a bit of foreshadowing of one of the themes of this week's episode - recollection. Bennett shares a bit on how the podcast has grown since the first episode of the Four Quarters Podcast. Then, Williscroft joins the show to discuss a wide variety of topics, most of which center on looking back and reflecting on years that have passed. As a recent graduate of the Ambrose Women's Volleyball Program, one who played all five years with the Lions (plus one year, thanks to COVID), Williscroft takes time to look back on how her career had progressed. The Calgary native ended up at Ambrose after graduating from Bishop Carroll High School, a self-directed high school in her hometown. Williscroft discusses many different facets of her Lions career, from how she came in as a rookie and ultimately grew into a Team Captain as her career unfolded. Williscroft also shares how she navigated being named team captain and upholding the team values while staying true to herself in a self-labeled 'identity crisis'. As the episode moves along, Williscroft discusses Pursuit Volley, an organization that was founded in 2014 by former CUE Men's Volleyball Head Coach Ken McLaughlin. She shares a bit about the organization as a whole, and how she first got involved. Williscroft also discusses the opportunities it was presented herself and other volleyball players from across Alberta. - - - Check out Pursuit Volley on Instagram to see what they're all about for yourself. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Bryanna Kressler of the St. Clair Saints Women's Softball Program joins The All-Canadian Podcast! - - - Host Tyler Bennett is joined by pitcher/infielder Bryanna Kressler of the St. Clair Saints Women's Softball Program for the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! To start, Bennett discusses his newfound attraction to podcasts, albeit of the true crime variety. Bennett discusses why he wasn't drawn to podcasts initially despite recording one of his own, but how his affection for them has changed in the last six months. Then, Kressler joins the show. The 2022 OCAA Player of the Year and 2022-23 OCAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year discusses a wide variety of topics pertaining to her own collegiate journey and the sport of softball (or fastball, which is an interchangeable term, as discussed towards the end of the episode) as a whole. Kressler begins the episode by talking about her time at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and how her time in the United States has changed how she views outside opinions versus her own perception of things. She shares a bit on what went into her decision to play NCAA softball out of high school, and how she ultimately returned to Canada and joined the Saints program. Bennett and Kressler then discuss the 2022 season for the Saints Women's Softball Program, one that saw the group go undefeated and clean up at the OCAA Awards. Kressler then talks about the successful 2022-23 season for St. Clair College as a whole when it comes to athletics, a conversation which led to the pair sharing the first-ever concerts that they attended (results may surprise you). - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Briercrest's Jackson Anderson joins The All-Canadian Podcast this week! - - - After an off-day on Thursday last week due to the Golf Canada 2023 Canadian University/College Championship in Komoka, Ontario at FireRock Golf Club, The All-Canadian Podcast is back with another episode (and another guest)! Host Tyler Bennett is joined by third-year outside hitter Jackson Anderson from the Briercrest College Clippers Men's Volleyball Program! To start, Bennett takes a look at the four days of golf that played out in Komoka, discussing the Men's and Women's winners and their wire-to-wire dominance. Bennett also discusses the UBC Okanagan Heat Men's Golf program's bright future, a group that featured four first-year and one second-year student-athletes this year at Nationals. First year golfer Andrew Rouble finished tied for fourth in Komoka, then won the Whistle Bear Open in Cambridge over the weekend to cap off a stellar week of golf. Then, Anderson joins the show. The conversation starts with a look back at the 2022-23 season for Anderson and the Clippers. Bennett and Anderson discuss the Clippers' run to the ACAC Gold Medal and what clicked for the group to bring home an ACAC Championship. Then, the pair discuss Briercrest winning the CCAA Bronze Medal at the 2023 Men's Volleyball National Championships in Etobicoke. From there, Bennett and Anderson have a discussion on faith and sport. Anderson shares how his mindset has shifted over the years as he's progressed through sport, discussing how his identity as a person goes far and beyond what happens in sports. NOTE: There are a couple of instances where audio issues occur throughout the episode's interview portion. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Matthew Abrams, a second-year student-athlete for the Humber Hawks Men's Curling Team, joins The All-Canadian Podcast! - - - Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Matthew Abrams, who recently wrapped up his second season with the Humber Men's Curling Program, on the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! Abrams, who won a National Championship with the Hawks this past season, joins the show to discuss anything and everything related to curling. Off the top, Bennett looks for some help from listeners when it comes to finding ways to slow your body down and just relax. A self-realization moment over the weekend led Bennett to further understand that he doesn't know how to 'do nothing', thus the question: how do you force yourself to slow down and unwind? Then, Abrams joins the show to discuss the sport he's grown up around: curling! Abrams shares how he first got introduced to the sport on a family outing to watch his father play. From then on, he was hooked and his love for the sport has only grown since. Abrams discusses what the junior system is like for curling, and you'd be surprised to know that it's very much similar to some of the more 'traditional' sports. Then, Abrams and Bennett talk about how Matt ended up at Humber College, and what went into that decision. To close, Abrams and Bennett take a look at the academic side of the equation for Matt, one that has included a program change after just one year. Abrams discusses what went into that decision for him, and why he ultimately decided to switch to Sports Management. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Emily Cornwall, a second-year golfer for the UBC Okanagan Heat Women's Golf Program, joins The All-Canadian Podcast! - - - Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Emily Cornwall, who is wrapping up her second year of competition with the UBC Okanagan Heat Women's Golf Program, on the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! With the May 2-4 Long Weekend now in the books, golf season is officially underway, and Cornwall takes some time away from the course to discuss a variety of topics surrounding her personal golf journey. Off the top, Bennett takes a look back at the 2022 Canadian University / College Golf Championship that took place in Bromont, Quebec. The UBC Thunderbirds swept all four titles, winning the Women's and Men's Team Titles while Aidan Schumer (Men) and Sonja Tang (Women) took home the individual titles. The 2023 Canadian University / College Golf Championship takes place at FireRock Golf Club in Komoka, Ontario from May 30th to June 2nd. Then, Cornwall joins the show to discuss her golf journey. Cornwall takes listeners through the story of how she first got into the game of golf, and when she started to take things more seriously (spoiler: it was much later in her life than you'd expect). Cornwall and Bennett discuss her collegiate career, which has been highlighted by several individual and team achievements through two seasons with the Heat. Cornwall shares what it was like to win her first-ever collegiate event back in September. Cornwall also shares a bit on what goes into her preparations ahead of a round, which includes the mental aspect in the weeks leading up to an event. - - - This week's Small Business Spotlight takes a look at KP Sports Services, a small business that is owned and operated by Lambton Men's Baseball student-athlete Kolton Pembleton. Located in Camlachie, Ontario, KP Sports Services is your local one-stop shop for all your hockey and baseball maintenance needs. From skate sharpening and rivet repair to baseball glove re-lacing and general glove repair, Kolton is equipped to take care of your needs and get you back to sport as soon as possible, and as good as new. Check out KP Sports Services on Instagram for more information. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Redeemer Men's Volleyball alum Brett Jenkins joins The All-Canadian Podcast! - - - Host Tyler Bennett is joined by outside hitter Brett Jenkins of the Redeemer Royals Men's Volleyball Program on the latest episode of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! After some technical issues and Mother's Day Weekend pushed the episode back a week, Jenkins joins the show to discuss a wide variety of topics surrounding the sport of volleyball and his career at Redeemer University. Off the top, Bennett discusses the recent news surrounding the Eastern Canadian Basketball League and the cancelation of the remainder of their inaugural 2023 season. Bennett shares his own opinions on the league and where things may have gone wrong while sharing some optimism about the future of the league. Then, Jenkins joins the show (24:04). Bennett and Jenkins take a look at how Brett first got introduced to the game of volleyball, and what ultimately led to him choosing volleyball over hockey. Jenkins discusses his career at Redeemer University, including how he ultimately ended up in a Royals uniform. The pair also discuss what lies ahead for Jenkins, both in sport and in life, as he begins to navigate life without being a student. - - - This week's Small Business Spotlight takes a look at KP Sports Services, a small business that is owned and operated by Lambton Men's Baseball student-athlete Kolton Pembleton. Located in Camlachie, Ontario, KP Sports Services is your local one-stop shop for all your hockey and baseball maintenance needs. From skate sharpening and rivet repair to baseball glove re-lacing and general glove repair, Kolton is equipped to take care of your needs and get you back to sport as soon as possible, and as good as new. Check out KP Sports Services on Instagram for more information. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Surprise! Let's take a look at some of the surprise performances from the 2022-23 season. Host Tyler Bennett is back for Episode Three of Summer Podcast Series on The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! Episode Three is the first of two episodes that will take a look back at some of the surprise performances from the 2022-23 season. In this episode, Bennett looks at the National Championship runs of the Mount Royal Women's Hockey Program and Thompson Rivers Men's Soccer Program. Stars aligned at the right time for both programs, and they made history in the process. - - - This week's Small Business Spotlight takes a look at KP Sports Services, a small business that is owned and operated by Lambton Men's Baseball student-athlete Kolton Pembleton. Located in Camlachie, Ontario, KP Sports Services is your local one-stop shop for all your hockey and baseball maintenance needs. From skate sharpening and rivet repair to baseball glove re-lacing and general glove repair, Kolton is equipped to take care of your needs and get you back to sport as soon as possible, and as good as new. Check out KP Sports Services on Instagram for more information. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Looking back as we move forward with the Summer Podcast Series on The All-Canadian Podcast! Host Tyler Bennett is back for Episode Two in Season Three of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, albeit a day late after re-recording the episode due to an illness that struck the household this week. Episode Two takes a look back at the 2022-23 season, more specifically the Hot Takes that were delivered prior to the season in August. Bennett looks at how several of the hot takes played out, some of which came true while others missed the mark. The episode also wraps up the 2022-23 Mailbag which started in Episode One, as several hot takes also touched on topics that were submitted through social media. Then, to close the episode, Bennett briefly discusses the use of social media this season across the country. - - - Listen to the 2022-23 Hot Takes Episode from August 2022 here. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
The Summer Podcast Series is underway on The All-Canadian Podcast! Host Tyler Bennett has dusted off the microphone (literally) and is back with a brand new episode of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network. In this episode, Bennett discusses a variety of questions that were submitted through social media in Part One of the 2022-23 Season Mailbag. Part One takes a look at some individual standout performances plus a pair of stellar seasons on the hardwood for a pair of programs from across Canada. Here's a list of topics on the docket in this week's episode: Why was now the right time to bring back the podcast, and why bring back the podcast at all? Cooper Ward's stellar season at Medicine Hat. Bianca Zak's 64-save shutout in November for the Mounties. [BOXSCORE] Sarah Moorji's 50 book donation. Historic seasons for Providence and Humber Men's Volleyball. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Lambton Men's Baseball player Kolton Pembleton joins host Tyler Bennett for the first episode of The All-Canadian Podcast in 2023! --- Happy New Year! The All-Canadian Podcast is back in 2023, and we're happy to have you here along for the ride with us. Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Lambton Baseball 1B / DH Kolton Pembleton for the first episode of the new year, discussing various aspects of his student-athlete lifestyle. KP, as he's known to many, and Bennett have known each other for five years, so the conversation here is no different than one the pair would have on any other occasion. Pembleton discusses his decision to return to school at the age of 24, six years after he graduated high school. He shares a bit about his adjustment period to returning to school and how he was able to get back into the swing of things when it comes to being a student. Pembleton discusses how he's been able to balance various aspects of the student-athlete lifestyle, from practices/games to school work and his own entrepreneurial endeavours away from the classroom. Later, KP shares a bit of background on his own business - KP Sports Services. He discusses the idea behind the business venture in the first place, and he shares the main reason behind why he does what he does. --- Check out KP Sports Services on Instagram and Facebook. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Anthony Skepple from the Briercrest College Women's Basketball Program joins the show for Day Seventeen of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Seventeen features Anthony Skepple, Head Coach of the Briercrest College Women's Basketball Program. Skepple joins host Tyler Bennett for the third time on the podcast. Skepple and Bennett use the first part of the episode to catch up on what's transpired since their last episode back in May, 2021. Then, Skepple discusses the first semester for the Briercrest College program and how things have unfolded at the midway point. He shares some of the standout performances from the first half of the season, and what he's liked from the group as a whole. Then, he discusses what lies ahead in the second half of the season and gives some advice to student-athletes on how to balance everything with academics, sports, and life. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Cam Lyon from the Durham Lords Men's Golf Program joins the show for Day SIxteen of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Sixteen features Cam Lyon, the Team Captain of the Durham Lords Men's Golf Program. Lyon joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a variety of topics surrounding his final year of collegiate golf at Durham College, including the 2022 CCAA Golf National Championships in Ajax. Lyon discusses the 2022 season, one that ended with him and the Lords playing host to the CCAA's best golfers at the 2022 CCAA Golf National Championships at Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax, Ontario. Lyon shares how he and the team kept their focus throughout the year, avoiding the temptation of looking ahead to Nationals. He shares how the program wanted to prove they belonged at Nationals despite being hosts, and how they overcame adversity on the final day of the OCAA Championships to finish in a qualifying spot. Lyon talks about how his mental game has improved over his years with the Lords, and how he navigated four unique school years during the pandemic. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Parker Allen from the Lethbridge Pronghorns Track & Field Program joins the show for Day Fifteen of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Fifteen features Parker Allen, a Weight Thrower for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Track & Field Program. Allen joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a variety of topics in an episode designed to shed some light on Track & Field while discussing the importance of giving back to your local sport community. Allen discusses how he first got started in Track & Field, and he takes us through his entire journey to Lethbridge, where he was a dual-sport athlete in 2021-22 (Golf and Track & Field). Allen discusses several of the mentors that he's had along the way, and how each of them have helped shape him into the person that he is today, and the person he's trying to be going forward in his own life. Allen shares how he wants to have a similar impact on the lives of younger kids in and around Lethbridge as his mentors had on his life. He also discusses how he balances everything as a student-athlete. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Brandon LeBlanc from the Crandall Chargers Cross Country Program (re)joins the show for Day Twelve of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. This is Part Two of the chat with Coach LeBlanc. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Fourteen features the conclusion of the conversation with Brandon LeBlanc, the Head Coach of the Crandall Chargers Cross Country Program. LeBlanc joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a wide variety of topics in Part Two, feeding off Part One while diving into some new territory. In Part Two of the conversation, LeBlanc discusses the 2022 season for the Chargers and the excitement of winning both the Men's and Women's banners in the ACAA. LeBlanc looks at the team's experience at the 2022 CCAA National Championships in Medicine Hat back in November, and how the program has developed over the years to get to that point. Towards the end, Bennett and LeBlanc discuss how to grow the coverage and attention around U Sports and the CCAA year-round. Throughout the entire chat in Part Two, points in Part One are referenced so be sure to check out Monday's episode of the podcast. --- Click here to check out PART ONE feat. Brandon LeBlanc on The All-Canadian Podcast. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Johnna Rymes from the CUE Thunder Women's Badminton Program joins the show for Day Thirteen of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Thirteen features Johnna Rymes, the 2022 ACAC Women's Badminton Player of the Year. Rymes joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a variety of topics in an episode designed to shed some much-needed and well-deserved light on the sport of Badminton. Rymes kicks off the show by discussing how she first got involved in Badminton, which is a story that many younger siblings can relate to as they were growing up. She touches on the junior circuits for Badminton, both in Alberta and across the country, discussing how one is able to compete in the sport throughout their career at various levels. Rymes looks at her ACAC career to-date and what lies ahead in 2022-23. Then, Bennett and Rymes discuss how to potentially bring more attention and respect to Badminton in our country. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Brandon LeBlanc from the Crandall Chargers Cross Country Program joins the show for Day Twelve of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. This is Part One of the chat with Coach LeBlanc. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Twelve features Part One of the conversation with Brandon LeBlanc, the Head Coach of the Crandall Chargers Cross Country Program. LeBlanc joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a wide variety of topics that stretch from his own running career to the Crandall program, how he develops his athletes through LTAD, and more. In Part One of the conversation, LeBlanc discusses how the Chargers navigated the pandemic to maintain their training while also feeding the competitive side of running through virtual meets. LeBlanc then describes how he got started in running himself, and how his own experiences in the sport have helped shape who he is now as a coach of high performance runners. To close the first of two episodes, Bennett and LeBlanc discuss Long Term Athlete Development, and apply that to programs as a whole (LTPD), and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). --- For more information on RED-S, including warning signs to watch for, click here for an article from Brown University. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Jake Magee from the SAIT Men's Golf Program joins the show for Day Eleven of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Eleven features Jake Magee, the Team Captain of the SAIT Trojans Men's Golf Program. Magee joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a wide variety of topics that stretch from golf to personal life and what lies ahead in the future. Magee discusses the 2022 season for the Trojans, and what allowed both him and himself to have the level of success they were able to achieve throughout the ACAC season. Magee shares a bit about how he approaches each event, and how the Trojans were able to feed off one another throughout the season. He talks about the Trojans winning two ACAC banners this past season and how they want to use that to fuel the program's future. In between the golf chatter, Bennett and Magee discuss various life experiences and bucket list items for both before looking at what's next for Magee post-SAIT. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Megan Morgado from the Niagara College Women's Soccer Program joins the show for Day Ten of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Ten features Megan Morgado, a defender-turned-midfielder for the Niagara College Knights Women's Soccer Program. Morgado joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a wide variety of topics in what could be described as the most chaotic episode of the podcast to-date. Morgado discusses why she ultimately chose Niagara College, and some of the benefits of the Broadcasting - TV Production program. She shares some of her experiences in the program, and what ultimately led her to choose the TV concentration. Morgado and Bennett take a look back at the 2022 season for the Knights, one that ended with the first-ever OCAA medal for the Women's Soccer Program. Then, to close, Morgado and Bennett deliver some hot takes when it comes to food combinations. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Cegép André-Laurendeau Men's Golfer Simon Ménard joins the show for Day Nine of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Nine features Simon Ménard from the Cegép André-Laurendeau Men's Golf Program. Ménard, a 2022 CCAA Men's Golf All-Canadian, joins host Tyler Bennett on the show to discuss his young golf career and some bucket list items that he has in the game! Ménard discusses his 2022 season and the keys behind the success that he was able to enjoy throughout the year. He shares what achieving All-Canadian status meant to him in what was his third season of competition in the CCAA, and third appearance at the National Championships. Ménard shares how he got his start in golf, and how his training regiment has changed over the years. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
It's a Mailbag Episode for Day Eight of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas! --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Eight features host Tyler Bennett discussing the first Mailbag Question of the Holiday Countdown! This week's topic focuses on the state of coverage surrounding both U SPORTS and the CCAA. Bennett discusses four questions that were submitted via Instagram that focus on the topic of social media coverage within post-secondary sport in Canada: 1. Where are we at with the coverage? 2. How can we improve the coverage going forward? 3. Where do we want to be? 4. What are some things you'd like to see online going forward? Please note that the thoughts in the episode are strictly an opinion, and no right/wrong answer to the question at-hand. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet
Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves Men's Volleyball Setter Lane Matthews joins the show for Day Seven of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Seven features Lane Matthews, a fifth-year setter for the Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves Men's Volleyball Program. The Sturgeon County, Alberta native joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a variety of topics related to his own life as a student-athlete, plus the importance of giving back to the local community as a collegiate athlete! Matthews discusses his collegiate journey, and how he almost lost the passion for playing before landing in Grande Prairie with the Wolves program. He talks about the importance of post-secondary athletes giving back to their local sports community at the grassroots level, and all of the benefits that come with it. Matthews also shares his passion for officiating hockey, and some of his life plans for when his ACAC career comes to a conclusion. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Harry Butler, the Strength & Conditioning Coach + Goalkeeper Coach for the UBC Okanagan Heat Women's Soccer Program, joins the show for Day Six of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Six features Harry Butler, the Strength & Conditioning Coach and Goalkeeper Coach for the UBC Okanagan Heat Women's Soccer Program. Butler joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss his career in Kelowna, what it takes to be a keeper, and a ton more. Butler discusses how he first discovered his love for coaching, and how his own injury from playing soccer/football helped him discover a love and passion for Strength and Conditioning. He discusses the benefits of a proper strength and conditioning plan, including how it can help athletes across various sports reach their goals. Butler also shares a bit of his process to putting together a proper plan for the student-athletes that he works with on a regular basis while also providing some advice for other athletes. Then, to close, Butler talks about what makes a good keeper. --- For more information on Soccer Strength Kelowna or what Harry Butler is up to with his training sessions, check out the links below! Visit Soccer Strength Kelowna online here: soccerstrength.ca Follow Harry Butler on Instagram at @soccerstrengthkelowna --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Lethbridge College Kodiaks Women's Soccer midfielder Olivia DePasquale joins the show for Day Five of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Five features Olivia DePasquale, a midfielder for the Lethbridge College Kodiaks Women's Soccer Program. The third-year midfielder joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss everything related to her student-athlete experiences at Lethbridge College. DePasquale discusses her young career as a Registered Massage Therapist and her experiences at the 2022 Canada West Swimming Championships. She also discusses how she landed at Lethbridge College, what lies ahead for her career, and more. Bennett and DePasquale also have an open and transparent discussion on mental health and the challenges that come while balancing life as a student-athlete. --- It's okay not to be okay. For a list of mental health resources across Canada, including Help Lines, please click here. --- Check out what Olivia DePasquale is doing in her career! Rebound Performance Center is located in Lethbridge, Alberta. To keep up with Olivia's RMT career, follow her professional Instagram account here: @livdepasquale_rmt --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Camosun Chargers Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach Nick Baker-Bell joins the show for Day Four of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Four features Camosun Chargers Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach Nick Baker-Bell. The Bowmanville, Ontario native joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss his own experiences as both a student-athlete and coach in the CCAA while giving some advice to student-athletes as they navigate their own post-secondary journeys! Baker-Bell shares his experiences as both a student-athlete and as a coach, discussing lessons he's learned about himself along the way. He talks about his transition from player to coach, and how he's been able to navigate his post-athlete journey. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Redeemer Royals Outside Hitter Skylar Mantel joins the show for Day Three of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Three features Redeemer Royals Men's Volleyball player Skylar Mantel. The 6'1" outside hitter from Terrace, British Columbia joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a wide variety of topics surrounding his volleyball career, landing at Redeemer University, and faith through injury and hardship! Mantel discusses how he first got into volleyball while growing up in Northern British Columbia. He also details how he landed at Redeemer University, and how he has been able to remain positive despite injury and hardships that have kept him out of action for the Royals. --- Follow the Redeemer Men's Volleyball Program on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/royalsmvb/ --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Medicine Hat Rattlers Men's Golfer Colby Friedrich joins the show for Day Two of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. Day Two features Medicine Hat golfer Colby Friedrich. The two-time CCAA All-Canadian joins host Tyler Bennett to discuss a wide variety of topics surrounding his life on the course, on the ice, in the classroom, and more! Friedrich shares his experience in both hockey and golf, including how he got his start in both sports. He also shares how he balances all aspects of being a student-athlete while also playing Junior B hockey in Medicine Hat. --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Lambton Men's Soccer goalkeeper Ky Duong and center back Andrew Moxley join the show for Day One of our '25 in 25' Countdown to Christmas. --- Welcome (back) to The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! As we count down to Christmas, we are releasing a new podcast episode each day from December 1st to 25th, kind of like an audio advent calendar. To get things started on the right foot, host Tyler Bennett turns to two familiar faces that he's got to know rather well the last three years. Ky Duong and Andrew Moxley, two members of the Lambton Men's Soccer program, join the show to discuss a wide variety of topics. The conversation takes many turns throughout the hour chat. From Lambton Men's Soccer to building a team culture to potential business ideas, nothing is off limits here. --- Follow the Lambton Men's Soccer Program on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lambtonmenssoccer/ --- Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Fifteen of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is back after an unexpected (but much needed) month hiatus! This week, host Tyler Bennett flies solo to discuss some of your Hot Takes ahead of the 2022-23 season. Social media followers submitted their hot takes for the upcoming 2022-23 U Sports and CCAA seasons, and Bennett took some of the spiciest opinions and gave his own thoughts on how they may play out this year. But, to begin, Bennett discusses why there was a month hiatus on the podcast and what lies ahead for himself, both personally as well as professionally. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Welcome back to Episode 14 of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! Host Tyler Bennett is once again joined by Hayden Nichol, who dons new colours this time around as the new Head Coach of the Keyano Huskies Women's Volleyball Program in the ACAC. Off the top, Bennett and Nichol discuss the uncomfortably hot weather that both are experiencing in Alberta and Ontario as the summer weeks tick away ahead of the 2022-23 season. Then, the pair get into a conversation on the 2021-22 season, which was Nichol's first season as Head Coach at Holland College. Nichol shares what he learned about himself as a coach in his first year as a Head Coach, and how he was able to navigate coaching both the Men's and Women's Volleyball Programs for the Hurricanes. He shares how he was able to coach two different programs at two different stages in their respective leagues - the Women's Team was preparing to host the 2022 CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship while the Men's Program was firmly in the rebuilding stage. From there, Nichol discusses hosting the National Championship, and what that event meant both to himself and the team as a whole. He talks about the significance of hosting an event like that, and discusses what his message was to the team heading into the tournament on the heels of a heartbreaking setback in the ACAA Semifinals. Then, the conversation shifts to Fort McMurray, Alberta and the Keyano College Women's Volleyball Program. Nichol discusses what ultimately led him to Keyano College and how the transition has gone to this point. Nichol also touches on the makeup of the roster, and what lies ahead for the group as the 2022-23 season quickly approaches. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode 12 of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is live! Host Tyler Bennett is joined by former Ambrose men's basketball player and Certified NBPA Player Agent Deion Adams to discuss his life as an agent, networking, the growth of basketball in Canada, and a whole lot more along the way. Off the top, Bennett takes a look back at the Mailbag Episode from last week, and discusses the answers/responses that followers gave through Instagram in response to the episode. Listen to Episode 11 - Mailbag Episode here. From there, Adams joins the show. Fresh off a trip to Las Vegas for Summer League, Adams kicks off the conversation by talking about his Summer League and Las Vegas experiences, sharing some of the stars that were in attendance over the course of his visit. From there, Adams discusses how he ultimately became a Certified Player Agent, including the process in which he went through to obtain his certification and what ultimately led him to choose this career path. Adams shares some good insight on the importance of networking in any industry, but more specifically for a job as competitive as being a Player Agent. He shares how mentors and colleagues have helped him out as he's begun his career in the industry, and recommends others maintain their network going forward. Towards the end of the conversation, Bennett and Adams discuss the growth of basketball in Canada across all levels. - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode 11 of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is officially live! Host Tyler Bennett flies solo this week for a Mailbag Episode. Bennett shares his thoughts on four questions that were submitted through Instagram over the past few weeks: 1. Are international student-athletes a welcome inclusion in U SPORTS / CCAA? 2. What is your biggest frustration with the current state of media coverage surrounding U SPORTS and/or the CCAA? 3. Share your thoughts on the equality of coverage when it comes to Men's vs. Women's sport. 4. What schools are on your bucket list as places to visit? - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
We've reached double digits ... Episode 10 of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is officially live! Host Tyler Bennett is joined by the one-and-only Paul Eberhardt for this week's episode. Coach Eberhardt makes his return to the podcast after having appeared on the Four Quarters Podcast back on September 21st, 2020. This time around, the chat focuses on what has transpired over the last two years since the last conversation, and what lies ahead at the same time. With no agenda in tow, Bennett and Eberhardt take the conversation in whichever direction their words lead them. The pair discuss the current state of basketball in the province of British Columbia. On the heels of a successful year across all levels in the province (CCAA, U SPORTS, CEBL, High School), Coach Eberhardt discusses the state of the game across the province at all levels. Eberhardt also discusses the significance and excitement surrounding the upcoming Niagara 2022 Canada Games, which run from August 6-21. Eberhardt will serve as the Head Coach of the U18 team from British Columbia on the hardwood. Mixed in throughout the entire chat are stories and experiences from both sides that are sure to keep you entertained. - - - For more information on the Niagara 2022 Canada Games, visit: https://niagara2022games.ca/ - - - Interested in making an appearance on The All-Canadian Podcast? If so, let us know here: https://forms.gle/4vZejcnRZEVHZ1kF8 - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Nine of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is officially live! This week, Julie Ann Milling (9:52) joins the show to discuss a wide variety of topics surrounding volleyball, her playing / coaching career at St. Clair, and her experiences as a dual sport athlete. Off the top, Bennett dives into the All-Canadian Mailbag for this week's question, which came through from his personal Instagram page. This week's question reads "what's one piece of advice that you would give your younger self"? From there, Milling joins the show to get the conversation rolling. Milling is currently an Assistant Coach with the St. Clair Saints Women's Volleyball program while working with OnPoint Beach Volleyball across Windsor / Leamington / Sarnia. The discussion begins with Milling sharing how they navigated the pandemic with OnPoint Beach Volleyball, sharing some similarities between Beach and Indoor Volleyball along the way. NOTE: This week's conversation was recorded on Tuesday, June 21st. - - - For more information about OnPoint Beach Volleyball, visit: https://onpointathletics.ca/ - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Happy (early) Canada Day! Episode Eight of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is live ahead of the Long Weekend. Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Lethbridge Pronghorns swimmer Apollo Hess, who is the reigning U SPORTS Rookie of the Year in the pool. Off the top, Bennett takes another dive into the All-Canadian Mailbag for another listener question. This week, the question reads 'are there any books you'd recommend'? The answer relates to the conversation with Apollo, more so around the topic of his goals for his rookie season, so the question was rather fitting for the episode. From there, Bennett and Hess dive into a conversation that aims to spotlight the rookie year that Apollo had in the pool, while also showcasing the sport of swimming as a whole. Hess shares how he first got involved in swimming as a child, and how that helped fuel his competitive drive. Hess also talks about the training side of the sport, and what his training schedule looks like as he preps for various competitions throughout the year, providing some in-depth understanding of what it takes to be an elite swimmer along the way. Hess touches on the training cycles they go through as elite athletes, which includes some competitive challenges and two-a-day workouts throughout the week. - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Seven of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is live for your listening pleasure! Host Tyler Bennett is joined by one of the newest members of the Medicine Hat Rattlers Men's Basketball program, and someone who was one of the most popular guests on the Four Quarters Podcast. Cooper Ward (13:09) joins the show from his home in Ipswich, Australia, making his return to the podcast. Before the conversation with Ward, Bennett takes a dive into the All-Canadian Mailbag for this week's question, which is a hard-hitting one. This week's question reads 'how did you first get into the sport, and was there a moment where you almost left'? Off the top, Bennett and Ward catch up on what has transpired since their last episode back on July 23rd, 2020. Ward confirms his love for De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings is still in full force, while also stating he is still a big fan of the Farmer's Wrap from Tim Hortons. From there, Ward discusses his career at Cape Breton University while simultaneously discussing what he's most looking forward to at Medicine Hat College. Ward shares what led him to transfer to the Rattlers Men's Basketball program, where he will play alongside fellow Australians Jordan Biggar and Ethan Robinson. - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Six of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is live for your listening pleasure! Host Tyler Bennett is joined this week by Cody Stewart (9:20), who is the Head Coach of the Fraser Valley Cascades Women's Golf Program. To kick off the episode, Bennett takes to the All-Canadian Mailbag for a question that sets up the conversation with Stewart. This week's question reads: "What sport would you like to see added to any conference in Canada? If not included in most ...". The question led to a variety of answers, but one stands out among the rest. From there, Stewart joins the show to discuss the Cascades Women's Golf Program. Stewart discusses the Silver Medal finish for the group at the Golf Canada 2022 Canadian University/College Championships in Bromont, Quebec back at the start of June. Stewart talks about the team's approach and mindset heading into the Final Round and details how they overcame an eight-shot deficit on the back nine to secure the program's best-ever finish at the National Championship. Throughout the conversation, Stewart details how talented the golf community is in Western Canada, more specifically in British Columbia. Stewart talks about his own playing days at Fraser Valley, including the wake-up call he received at his first tryout for the team out of high school. Stewart also shares how he got into golf as a kid, and how his passion for the game grew over the years. Towards the end, Bennett and Stewart discuss finding a work-life balance, as both operate on a fairly busy schedule year-round. Stewart shares his thoughts on finding a balance, and knowing when to relax to try and avoid burnout wherever possible. - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Five of The Al-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is now live for your listening pleasure! Host Tyler Bennett is joined this week by Providence Pilots Women's Soccer defender Julia Herperger (17:16). To kick off the episode, Bennett first dives into this week's All-Canadian Mailbag. The question focuses on the end goal and vision that Bennett has for the All-Canadian Sports Network going forward. From there, Herperger joins the show to shed some light on Providence University as an institution, on Providence Women's Soccer, and on the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference as a whole. Herperger, a native of Calgary, details how she first found out about Providence University when she was looking for a place to play post-secondary soccer. She shares the story of her recruiting visit, which took place in the middle of February in the heart of winter in Manitoba. Herperger also shares her thoughts on schools and/or teams employing the services of Sport Psychologists, citing the importance of mental health among student-athletes. Herperger and Bennett discuss mental health in sport, and Herperger shares some of her own experiences and how many could benefit from having a Sport Psychologist to go to. - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Four of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is here for your listening pleasure! Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Acadia Axewomen guard Haley McDonald, a woman who needs no introduction with her resume on and off the court. Off the top, Bennett answers this week's question in another instalment of the All-Canadian Mailbag. This week's question focuses on balance, and how Bennett finds time to balance work life, personal life, and the All-Canadian Sports Network. From there, McDonald joins the show to discuss a bevy of topics from the last couple of years. McDonald talks about her professional experience playing in Germany and what life was like living in a different country during a pandemic. She also shares some similarities and differences between playing basketball in Canada versus Germany, and details what professional leagues look like in Europe. McDonald then goes onto detail why now was the right time to return to Acadia. She indicates one statistic, in particular, that she's been chasing since her first day at Acadia, and that was a big reason for her return. She also speaks on the newly-formed Maritime Women's Basketball Association and its impact on the basketball community, not only on the East Coast but across Canada. To close, McDonald talks about her latest endeavour - Lights Out Elite Training. She talks about where the idea came from, her vision for the company, and what lies ahead over the summer months. - - - Check out Lights Out Elite Training here: https://www.lightsoutelitetraining.com/ FOLLOW Lights Out Elite Training on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightsoutelitetraining/ LIKE Lights Out Elite Training on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightsoutelitetraining - - - Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Three of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is ready to go! A third straight guest from the CCAA kicks off the second week of the re-launched show, and it's an interview you won't want to miss. Host Tyler Bennett is joined by guard Johnny Mims (16:50), one of the newest members of the Lakeland College Rustlers Men's Basketball program. The Los Angeles native joined the show to discuss his basketball career, the challenges he's had to overcome, and what he's most looking forward to with the Lakeland College Men's Basketball program. Off the top, Bennett launches the first instalment of the All-Canadian Sports Network Mailbag feature, discussing a newly-submitted question at the start of each episode. This week's question focuses on advice for someone who is looking to break into the realm of U SPORTS and CCAA from an employment standpoint. From there, Mims takes us through the ups and downs of his high school and post-secondary career. With stops at Cypress College and Rio Hondo College along the way, Mims details the obstacles and challenges he had to overcome. He details how he almost quit basketball altogether after a brief stint at Texas College, but a conversation with a close friend kept him in the game, and how he's headed to Lakeland College in September. -- Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Episode Two of The All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network, is officially LIVE! A small change in the schedule has a second straight CCAA guest this week, but it's one that is worth a listen. Ian Linton, formerly of both the Loyalist Lancers and Laurier-Brantford Golden Hawks cross country programs, joins The All-Canadian Podcast (on short notice). Ahead of his graduation from Loyalist College, Ian joins the podcast to discuss his cross country journey and the ups and downs that came with that over the course of his high school and collegiate career. Off the top, Ian discusses how he got involved in cross country during high school after playing football and ultimate frisbee beforehand. Ian details the impact that sport had on his mental health and weight loss journey, both positively and negatively. From there, Ian takes you through his collegiate cross country career, and the recurring mental health battles he had to endure throughout each stop of his post-secondary journey. From a disappointing first-ever race in the OCAA to setting personal bests each time out in 2021, Ian details how he was able to learn more about himself along the way and find just how far he was able to push himself to beat his personal goals. To wrap up the episode, Ian talks about his love and passion for music, one that has seen him dabble in various genres of singing and songwriting from a young age. -- Check out 'I Shot The Messenger' on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6j1rAfIEoyX5Vx1TzlJfhz -- Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
The All-Canadian Podcast is *officially* back (for real this time ...). Host Tyler Bennett returns to the microphone, hoping that the third time is, in fact, the charm when it comes to getting the show off the ground. Former Holland College Women's Volleyball star Sam Gerbig joins the show to kick off the re-re-launch of the podcast, and what a conversation it was. Having recently completed her collegiate career with the Hurricanes, Gerbig takes us through what things have been like for her post-retirement. Sam shares the emotions she felt as her career came to a close, and she also shared some advice she received from coaches as she approached her final season of eligibility. From there, Bennett and Gerbig discuss Sam's passion for fitness and how that first came to light. Gerbig shares her thoughts on the fitness industry as a whole, including who she first looked up to as she got started in the industry and what goes into it all behind the scenes. To wrap up the episode, as we do each time on the show, Bennett and Gerbig discuss just how we can improve things surrounding U SPORTS and the CCAA to give our athletes and coaches the love, respect, and coverage they all deserve year-round. -- Listen to Sam on the Waterboyz Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DldAfsp4G0mEugbLyXwhr?si=22ab2d6064c944cb -- Be sure to FOLLOW the All-Canadian Sports Network on all social media accounts for All-Canadian Coverage, All The Time: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllCdnSportsNet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allcanadiansportsnetwork
Welcome back to the All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! Niagara Women's Basketball Head Coach Chris Rao joins host Tyler Bennett for the third time on the podcast, completing the personal hat trick of appearances on the show. Off the top, Bennett and Rao discuss The Masters and their love for golf. Rao shares his dream foursome that he wishes he could golf with, and at which course he would play if there were no limitations. Then, a discussion on the 2021-22 season for the Knights Women's Basketball Program follows, as Rao discusses what allowed the program to be as successful as they were this past year. Then, to close, Bennett and Rao have a candid and honest discussion on how we can improve the product when it comes to U SPORTS and CCAA competition.
Welcome (back) to the All-Canadian Podcast, where the release schedule is completely made up and release dates don't matter (apparently ...). Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Kyanna Thompson, one of the newest members of the Georgian Grizzlies Women's Basketball Program, and a bevy of topics were up for discussion. From discussing Thompson's love for Interior Design and how that came about, to ultimately returning home to Barrie to study Interior Design while playing basketball for the Grizzlies, Kyanna takes us through her basketball and academic journey ahead of a return to the court in September 2022.
We're back with Episode Three of the re-launched All-Canadian Podcast! Ian Anderson-Mckenzie, a third-year goalkeeper for the Conestoga Condors Men's Soccer Program, joins the show to discuss a wide array of topics. The conversation begins discussing an important topic, and one that's slowly becoming more socially accepted - mental health. Ian discusses his own battles with mental health, and how he was changed his approach when it comes to prioritizing his own mental health. As the chat goes on, the conversation continually relates to mental health from different aspects. Anderson-Mckenzie also discusses his love for golf, and a decision that he made in Grade 11 that ultimately sent him down the soccer path, one that ultimately led him to the Condors Men's Soccer Program. Then, he discusses the development of the program in his three years and what lies ahead for the group heading into 2022.
Host Tyler Bennett flies solo for Episode Two of the newly-relaunched All-Canadian Podcast! Thanks to suggestions from Instagram, this episode features three major topics of conversation, plus a look at what the All-Canadian Sports Network is all about. (3:59) Bennett breaks down the Women's Basketball playoff picture in the ACAC South Division, taking a look at the four teams vying for the final two spots in the post-season picture before making his own predictions. (40:46) Then, staying within the CCAA, Bennett discusses the league's decision to move the National Championships to one weekend, thus creating March Mayhem. (44:50) The last suggested topic takes the conversation to U SPORTS Men's Volleyball and the hot start to the season for the Nipissing Lakers. (49:53) To close, Bennett gives some insight into what the ACSN is all about, and the intentions of the social media platforms going forward.
Guess who's back ... back again. With sport returning in various provinces across Canada, it was fitting that we dust off the microphone and bring back The All-Canadian Podcast! In the first episode of the re-launched podcast, host Tyler Bennett is joined by Tom Wheeler, a fourth-year middle for the Northwest Polytechnic Wolves Men's Volleyball Program in the ACAC (9:54). There were a bevy of topics on the docket during the hour-long chat that extended far beyond volleyball. Bennett and Wheeler discussed the similarities and differences between Canada and Australia when it comes to volleyball, the way it's played, and the way the game is taught at younger ages. The two also discuss the vast differences in the weather that both countries experience. The conversation shifted to Tom's first love of cricket, and Wheeler gives some tips for those who aren't as well-versed in the game. Then, the chat closes with a few Instagram questions that lead to some interesting back stories and more insight into who Tom is as a person away from volleyball. -- Interested in being a guest on The All-Canadian Podcast? Let us know here: https://forms.gle/L28d8eQFJ3Lmkbrb8
After an unexpected three-week hiatus, the All-Canadian Podcast returns with a special guest from the Canada West. UNBC Men's Soccer goalkeeper Daniel Zadravec joins host Tyler Bennett on Episode Five of the podcast. Off the top, Zadravec discusses how he kept busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how he stayed focused on training and in a positive mindset despite the uncertainties for the 2021 season. Then, Zadravec details how he first got into goalkeeping, and where he finds the enjoyment each time out. Zadravec also touches on the mindset that it takes to be a keeper, and how he stays focused throughout the game. To close, Zadravec and Bennett discuss growing the coverage around U SPORTS and the CCAA year-round.
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