Podcasts about UBC Thunderbirds

What is the most awkward gift you've ever received?! A bride can't stop thinking about the SINGING CHEF her step-dad hired for her wedding a year ago... Plus - how common are our dreams, is there any way to justify this mom not feeding a couple kids at her child''s birthday party because they didn't RSVP, UBC Thunderbirds have a celebrity fan... and more on today's Nat & Drew Show!

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, League1 BC, and Canadian college chat. Vancouver Whitecaps' coaching search is over and the new man at the helm is 51-year-old Dane Jesper Sørensen. The former Brondy and Denmark U21 head coach bring a wealth of experience to Vancouver as a player and a manager. We delve into the appointment and ponder what will the hire mean to the 'Caps? Some fans are enthused, some feel it's underwhelming, but we won't know until the season plays out. The appointment sees every MLS coaching search complete. We look at the other hires around the league this year, including Robin Fraser to Toronto FC. A surprisingly underwhelming appointment or a shrewd one? Plus we look at some coaching extensions in the CPL. We've two feature interviews to bring you this week. First up is part one of a two-part interview with TSS Rovers Sporting Director and co-owner Colin Elmes. This episode we chat with Colin about the successful 2024 for the Rovers, look ahead to what 2025 might have in store for them, as the Whitecaps potentially await in the Canadian Championship, and talk finances, losses, and the question everyone always asks, what is all that share money used for?! Turning our attention to the college game, 2024 was a very successful one for BC schools. None more so than UBC Thunderbirds, who achieved an unprecedented USPORTS double on the men's and the women's side. We chat with UBC midfielder Joven Mann about a great year for the team and him personally, his footballing journey through the Whitecaps, and the adventure that now awaits after he was selected by HFX Wanderers in the 2025 CPL draft. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro 07.45: The Whitecaps finally have their man - welcome Jesper Sørensen 29.50: The MLS managerial merry-go-round is complete 45.47: Ghotbi and Dos Santos given CPL extensions 53.40: TSS Rovers' Colin Elmes Interview - Part One 98.05: UBC Thunderbirds' Joven Mann interview 118.35: Wavelength - Nine Steps To Ugly - Bobby Charlton's Haircut

The CPL season is over for 2024. We kick off our offseason coverage with some speculation about who could be on the pitch for the club in 2025. We've compiled a list of players under contract, players with a club option for 2025, those out of contract and a few that we aren't sure about.The UBC Thunderbirds won both the men's and women's USports championship this month. Both sides feature a lot of Calgarians but we focus on the men's team in this episode. We interview Noah Hrdlicka who discusses his Calgary roots, winning a national title and what comes next in his career.We continue to follow the NCAA postseason including the Maine women's club. We've also uncovered a Calgary connection to the University of Vermont men's team which has advanced to the second round of their tournament.Our last segment is a review of how Calgarians are doing in European leagues this season. Goteh Ntignee, Bim Pepple, Dominick Zator, Scott Kennedy and Victor Loturi are all mentioned. In this segment we speculate: could Canninga Elva be planning a return to his hometown Cavalry in 2025?Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on InstagramOur website is yycsoccer.com

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat. It's that sad time of the year. A time of endings. Teams' seasons are done. Players and coaches will be moving on. Leagues are over. The college season finishes and champions are crowned. What are we to do with our lives now?!! Well, talk about all of it for the next couple of months on the podcast of course, and look ahead to all of the seasons next year! The Whitecaps season came to a fighting, but also frustrating, end in LA on Friday night. The narrow 1-0 loss to LAFC in their third and deciding first round playoff match-up brings to an end a 50th anniversary season for the club that feels that it could, and should, have given so much more. We look back at the LAFC game and ponder what's next for the club, the players, and Vanni Sartini as we move into 2025. Was this year one of progression, regression, or just more of the same for the 'Caps? Turning our attention to the CPL, we look back at Cavalry lifting their first North Star Cup league championship, unpack some of the things coming out of Commissioner Mark Noonan's State of the League address, delve into the runners and riders for the confirmed two team league expansion in 2026, and revisit last week's chat about what we feel is wrong at Vancouver FC. All of this plus we look at a fantastic week for college soccer in BC, as UBC Thunderbirds win a historic two U SPORTS national championships and Capilano Blues go on an upset run for the ages to win bronze in the CCAA. Plus Prolapse continue their residency as our Album of the Month, there's more Britpop songs, and Goldie Lookin' Chain make a storming comeback in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro 06.55: Capilano Blues defy the odds to win CCAA bronze - my week at nationals 14.03: UBC win historic double U SPORTS championships 18.40: Whitecaps season ends in LA 43.35: Was Whitecaps' 2024 season one of progression, regression, or more of the same? 59.55: Whitecaps have some key player decisions to make 67.42: Does Vanni continue as 'Caps coach into 2025? 80.10: Miami playoff loss will cause tears of disappointment and joy! 91.00: Cavalry beat Forge to lift the CPL championship 106.25: Mark Noonan's State of the CPL address 127.10: CPL expansion - the runners and riders and where the two new teams should be 145.50: What's wrong with Vancouver FC - part two 163.10: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain - Full Kit 168.40: Trump and football - past, present, and future

On this episode, we talk with Graham Thomas, head coach of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. We cover a wide range of topics including him helping start the Syracuse women's hockey team, training with Connor Bedard, the amazing success of the UBC women's hockey program and his recruiting advice for players. You can connect with Graham Thomas either on the UBC Thunderbird's website: https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/coaches/graham-thomas/4499 or via Graham Thomas' Champs App profile:  https://profile.champs.app/h/graham-thomas   You can learn more about UBC Thunderbirds women's hockey team here: https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/womens-ice-hockey Follow the UBC Women's Hockey Team on X: @ubcwhky and Instagram: @ubcwhky ============================ ⁠Champs App⁠ is your recruiting and development copilot. Champs App helps athletes, coaches, parents and agents/advisors navigate the world of youth sports. We have made it easy to create a ⁠free Champs App account⁠  where you can add a free, beautiful hockey profile with access to amazing content to help with recruiting and hockey player development. ============================= Introducing ⁠CHAMPS+⁠, a new way for Champs to be your recruiting and development copilot. ⁠CHAMPS+⁠ gives parents and players access to more recruiting & hockey development insights, advice and experts.  With Champs+ you can attend our monthly webinars with an expert covering timely topics during for the recruiting cycle.  Members can submit questions before or during the webinar to be answered by our experts. New articles and videos which includes highly curated content will be added weekly throughout the year, so you can always find fresh, relevant information to help guide you with both recruiting and becoming a better hockey player. Finally, if you are feeling overwhelmed by the college recruiting process or just need advice from other players or parents, you can join the ⁠CHAMPS+⁠ discussion groups (coming soon!), organized based for parents and players based on where  you are in the recruiting process. So take a tour of ⁠CHAMPS+⁠ now – you can see the full list of articles, videos and events.  You can subscribe to ⁠CHAMPS+⁠  on a monthly or a deeply discounted annual basis.  Visit  ⁠https://sports.champs.app/champs-plus⁠ now and access more recruiting and player development insights, advice and experts for the fraction of the price of an advisor. ========================= ⁠⁠Champs App Messaging ⁠⁠is the fast, easy way to send error-free messages to coaches. ⁠⁠Champs App Messaging⁠⁠ cuts the time to send emails to coaches by over 50%, ensures key information is included and reduces common errors because it has templates that automatically populates the coach's name & email and inserts information from your Champs App profile. ⁠⁠To learn more about Champs App Messaging⁠⁠ please visit: https://www.champs.app/2024/03/introducing-the-champs-app-messaging-tool/ =========================================== Here is a list of ⁠⁠2024 Girls Hockey Events⁠⁠: https://www.champs.app/2023/11/2024-girls-hockey-event-calendar-camps-showcases-tournaments-spring-summer/ ============================== ⁠⁠Create a free, beautiful Champs Hockey Profile⁠⁠ to help with college or prep school recruiting: ⁠⁠https://profile.champs.app/sign-up⁠⁠ With Champs App profile you can: ·  Share highlight videos, statistics and coach information · Add a player's playing history (teams, coaches, level of play) and upcoming games schedule · Share personal, student and athletic profile information · Invite and connect with coaches, players and teammates Once you create your profile, you will have a personalized link to share with coaches and teams. Or you can connect directly with coaches on Champs App.  Here is our ⁠Champs App Team Coach Directory ⁠  ⁠https://sports.champs.app/coach-directory/

Seg 1: Is NASA preparing for interstellar travel? Interstellar travel involves moving beyond our Solar System, with one of the most significant hurdles being the vast distances. These long durations make traditional interstellar travel impractical with existing technology. To address the limitations of traditional space travel, NASA launched the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System.  Guest: Dr. Patrick Johnson - Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at Georgetown University and Author of “The Physics Of Star Wars” Seg 2: View From Victoria: Joffre lakes closures! Three closures of Joffre lakes provincial park to accommodate Indigenous nations Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: How are Canadians dealing with the rising cost of living? Polling done exclusively for Global News by IPSOS finds managing the rising cost of living is still top of mind for many Canadians. Guest: Darrell Bricker - CEO of Ipsos Global Affairs Seg 4: KICKIN' IT WITH THE CAPS The Whitecaps are ready to fly New York for the game this weekend! PLUS, a tease on the upcoming friendly with Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham team! Guest: Vanni Sartini - Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 5: How is the Surrey Police Board budgeting for the SPS? As announced by the minister, the Surrey Police Service (SPS) will officially become the policing authority for Surrey on November 29, 2024. Controversies regarding the financial aspects of this transition have arisen, particularly concerning the projected costs of operating SPS. We're here to put those to bed. Guest: Mike Serr - Former Police Chief of Abbotsford and Current Surrey Police Board Administrator Seg 6: NHL Playoffs coverage! Guest: Barry Deley - Sports Anchor and Reporter at Global BC Seg 7: Could two UBC Thunderbirds be picked for the NFL Draft? Giovanni Manu, an offensive tackle from UBC Thunderbirds, has garnered significant attention from the NFL, leading to a memorable meeting with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Alongside teammate Theo Benedet, Manu has been scouted by numerous NFL teams. Thirteen teams visited UBC during the season, and 16 attended a pro-day event. Guest: Blake Nill - Coach of the UBC Thunderbirds Football Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The warm weather is back which is making it feel like baseball season now. We get through a ton of pro and college news headlines, then chat with Edmonton Collegiate Hawks veteran Rejean Bourget (Bonnyville/St. Francis Xavier), UBC Thunderbirds freshman Kyle Yip (Calgary/Vauxhall Academy) and Baseball Canada Junior National Team invitee Eric Hartman (St. Albert/Dawgs Academy) about their seasons so far. 4:49 - Rejean Bourget 20:48 - Kyle Yip 36:15 - Eric Hartman

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, takes a look at another NHL debut from a WHL player from this past season.  Zach Ostapchuk (Vancouver, Winnipeg) debuted with the NHL's Ottawa Senators earlier this week.The Red Deer Rebels made a coaching change earlier this month.  Veteran Dave Struch has been tasked with guiding the Rebels down the stretch and into the playoffs.  He'll be our guest with Troy Gillard.The UBC Thunderbirds captured the Canada West title thanks to 22 WHL Alumni.  They are now competing for a National USPORTS Championship.  We talk to their captain - former Red Deer Rebel - Chris Douglas.The Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence was recently presented for a 3rd time since it's inception. Longtime TV Broadcaster/Reporter Earl Seitz in Kamloops was announced as the winner. He'll be our guest to wrap up the show. 

Sven Butenschon is a highly accomplished hockey coach and former professional player with an impressive career spanning various hockey leagues. Born in Itzehoe, Germany, Butenschon's journey in the hockey world has left a lasting impact both as a player and as a coach.As a player, Butenschon showcased his skills as a defenseman with a left-hand shot. His talent did not go unnoticed, leading to his selection by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round, 57th overall, during the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. This marked the beginning of his professional career, which would later see him playing in several prominent leagues.Butenschon's playing career includes stints in the Western Hockey League (WHL), International Hockey League (IHL), National Hockey League (NHL), American Hockey League (AHL), and the Deutsche Eishockey League (DEL) in Germany. This diverse experience across different leagues attests to his versatility and adaptability as a player.Transitioning from a successful playing career to coaching, Butenschon found himself at the helm of the University of British Columbia (UBC) hockey team. His coaching prowess reached new heights as he led the team to a remarkable achievement – winning the championships for the first time in over 50 years. This historic victory not only highlighted Butenschon's leadership abilities but also brought a sense of pride and accomplishment to the UBC hockey program.Being named the U Sports Coach of the Year is a testament to Butenschon's dedication, strategic acumen, and the positive impact he has had on his players. His coaching philosophy, honed through years of experience in different hockey environments, played a crucial role in shaping a championship-winning team.

Guest: Sven Butenschon, Former NHL & 2010 Olympic Defenseman for Team Germany and Current Head Coach, UBC Thunderbirds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A preview of the biggest series of the Canada West regular season the the U of A Golden Bears prepare to host the UBC Thunderbirds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stavros Katsantonis, the star defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats stopped by this week to talk about UBC Thunderbirds football and his road to the CFL and his big extension from just a few weeks ago.

Today's guest for episode 138 of the Pagcast is UBC Thunderbirds G Cole Schwebius! Some topics discussed during the interview include: -How the Okanagan Rockets helped with Cole's development -His memories from the Sidney Crosby golden goal -Talking about his WHL career AND SO MUCH MORE!! FOLLOW COLE SCHWEBIUS https://www.instagram.com/schwabes_34/ FOLLOW PAGCAST: https://www.instagram.com/pagcast/ https://twitter.com/pagcast Music: www.bensound.com Please share the podcast with your friends and family!

If you were ever wanting to hear the story of someone who has worked for absolutely everything she's ever gotten in life, then, you've found the right story. Our guest today is Claire Hanna. Most recently, you may have seen Claire on the sidelines of the 2023 Grey Cup championship game as part of the TSN broadcast. Or, you may know her name from the volleyball world, in which, she is a 3-time National champion with the UBC Thunderbirds, she went on to play pro AND was a member of the Senior National women's volleyball team for 4 years too. She is a 2-time Canada West libero of the year and even nabbed the CIS Libero of the Year title in 2010. Claire's dreams didn't stop when volleyball ended though. Her dream of becoming a TV broadcaster for TSN was also on her list… and much like she pursued her volleyball dreams, she went after the TV dream too. The best part is she feels the best stories in her life are yet to come… but stop for a bit and listen to this one. But be careful, you may be inspired to put in a whole lot of work after you do. Enjoy! 

USports Commentator Andrew Barlett joins Currah to preview the 58th Vanier Cup between the Montreal Carabins and UBC Thunderbirds.   01:25 - Grey Cup parade and ratings 02:18 - Argos extend four coaches 3:04 - Player extensions 04:30 - Elks to move to private ownership? 06:27 - Vanier Cup preview   Support 2 and Out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/2andOutCFLPodcast

WHL This Week - Radio Edition, recaps the moment Vancouver Giants F Cameron Schmidt helped Team Canada White win the World U-17 Challenge in PEI last weekend.  Overall, it was a strong showing for WHL talent at the tournament.James Patrick is back behind a WHL bench.  He takes over in Victoria and talks about the timing, his style and expectations after meeting with the media in the BC Capital.It's back. The REMAX Presents: Nickelodeon Nights for Children's Miracle Network is into year two.  We will hear what's new from the WHL's Senior Manager, Marketing & Business Development Jane Hart.Former Seattle Thunderbirds & Tri-City Americans F Sam Huo is having a great 2nd year with the UBC Thunderbirds.  He's the first WHL Canada West Graduate of the Month of the new season after leading UBC to a team record 10-0 start.  Sam will join us to discuss the start to the season, his time in the WHL and how he's utilizing the WHL Scholarship Program.Finally, Portland Winterhawks F Gabe Klassen has been named the Tempo WHL Player of the Week after recording nine points in just two games to conclude a lengthy road trip. He'll wrap up our show. 

Kieran Lumb is a National Champion distance runner and the Canadian record-holder in the 3000m. After making his World Championship debut earlier this year and signing a professional contract with On, Kieran's stock is rising steadily in the running world. He joins The Shakeout Podcast to preview his final race of the year, where he'll compete for the Canadian Cross Country Championships. Kieran also breaks down how his alma mater, UBC, captured the U Sports Cross Country Championship last weekend, why he won't wear a Garmin, and what he believes to be the purest running distance.Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts and follow @canadianrunning and @shakeoutpodcast for more storytelling from the running world.

This week one of my favourite Canadian College Football coaches stops by to chat, the amazing Blake Nill of the UBC Thunderbirds. We talked about his long coaching career as well as the Hardy Cup matchup this week between his Thunderbirds and the University of Alberta Golden Bears

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

The cross-country championship season is in full swing. This week is bookended by the NCAA Division 1, and Athletics Canada Cross-Country Championships. And going back just over a week, on a blustery day in Halifax, Max Turek and Glynis Sim crossed the line victorious at the U Sports XC Championships. They lead their teams - the McMaster Marauders and the UBC Thunderbirds - to 1st and 2nd, respectively. While their seasons have been vastly different, both Max and Glynis talk about the impact that long-term development, thoughtful coaching, and strong team culture have had on their success.Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

The lowdown on the best team in the Canada West from head coach Ian Herbers. They emerge from a bye week the no. 2-ranked team in U Sports with two home games against the UBC Thunderbirds.

We've broken the players down...now it's time to hear from the 2022 MLR collegiate draftees themselves! On this week's episode, 3rd overall pick and newest member of the Old Glory DC, Calixto Martinez joins Ryan and Matt to talk about his draft experience and journey to getting into the league. From the Major League Rugby draft process to the impact playing for the UBC Thunderbirds had...Cali and the Fantasy Ruckers dive into it all. Ryan and Matt also go into more detail about the 2022.in-depth MLR stats The Fantasy Ruckers know have access to. They go over the new stat categories that could/should be added into fantasy rugby in the MLR and the players that could benefit from them. For the video version of the show head to our channel on Youtube.Interact with The Fantasy Ruckers community and stay up to date with The Fantasy Ruckers Rugby League on our discord channel!Stay up to date with the league by following us on socials!Twitter: @FantasyRuckersInstagram: @thefantasyruckersFacebook: @thefantasyruckers

The current Head Coach of the French team BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque: J.D. Jackson joins us for Episode 90 of A Hoops Journey. A successful coach overseas but to us in British Columbia and in Canada, J.D. Jackson is so much more than that; a proud UBC Thunderbirds player where he racked up FOUR CIAU (now U SPORT) All-Canadians and two-time CIAU Player of the Year awards with a decorated high school, university, National Team and professional playing career. We chat with him about all things basketball, playing for some legendary coaches, coaching for a famous NBA player, jersey retirements, ketchup chips and more!   Sounds by: Zapsplat, Storyblocks Music: Storyblocks, Youtube Produced by: Corbin Castres

Pacific FC will host Forge FC in a rematch to kick off their season. We caught up with defender and former UBC Thunderbird Jordan Haynes to find out how he and his teammates are preparing and how he's feeling heading into his third year with the Tridents.

Emily Moore is making the most of her time with West Ham United in the FA Women's Super League. We caught up with the former Thunderbird keeper and found out how things are going.

We caught up with UBC Thunderbirds goaltender Elise Hugens following her outstanding performance during the Canada West Championship and how she and her teammates are preparing for the U Sports Hockey Championship in Charlottetown.

Welcome to Blasty's Corner, your new home for Calgary Flames hockey talk on the Hockey Podcast Network! Follow us on Twitter @BlastysCorner and @hockeypodnet. Marcus Cheng, assistant/video coach of the University of Alberta Golden Bears, joins Grant and Chris on the pod to discuss the Bears' trip to the CanWest Finals against the UBC Thunderbirds on March 18th! Tune in to hear all about Marcus's role with the team and their upcoming trip to the Nationals! Plus, the boys go over the Flames' most recent clutch victories against the Colorado Avalanche and the Edmonton Oilers! Don't forget to rate, share and subscribe to Blasty's Corner! You can find us on ALL the major podcast directories. Share with your friends, family, bring your mum! It would truly help us out and is greatly appreciated! For more hockey news, check out other shows on the Hockey Podcast Network where you will find a dedicated podcast for ALL 32 NHL teams. Presented by DraftKings! Follow the link ---> https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSKMARCH

Today on the Back2Basketball Podcast, we have Blain LaBrance is a former college and professional basketball player. He finished his college career with the UBC Thunderbirds. In his three years at UBC, the team won 1 Canada west title and were 2-time national silver medallists. Blain finished his playing career, spending time in China, Mexico and on the IBL Edmonton Energy. He founded @enhancebasketball Basketball and is a coach and a mentor. Blain and I discuss his basketball journey, his coaching philosophy, and his battle with severe back injuries that caused him to have surgery. Remember to like, rate, and subscribe, and write a review on the podcast. As well as follow us on social media. You can find Blain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancebasketball/ If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/back2basketball/id1537191613) It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://back2basketball.systeme.io/9a129606 Topics include - Injury prevention - Athlete training - Mindset - Personal Wellbeing - Mindfulness - Personal accountability and empowerment Follow Darcy and Back2Basketball: Twitter: twitter.com/darcycoss and twitter.com/back2basketball1 Instagram: instagram.com/darcycoss and instagram.com/back2basketball Facebook: facebook.com/darcycoss and facebook.com/back2basketball YouTube: youtube.com/darcycoss Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back2basketball/support ALLIANCE ATHLETICS DISCOUNT 50% OFF 1-month - https://back2basketball.systeme.io/51549225 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/back2basketball/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/back2basketball/support

Holland College Hurricanes Men's Volleyball Head Coach Hayden Nichol joins host Tyler Bennett for Episode Two of the All-Canadian Podcast, powered by the All-Canadian Sports Network! Off the top (1:59), Bennett goes through some of the major headlines from across U SPORTS and the CCAA from August 16/17, including commitments for the Durham Lords, UBC Thunderbirds, MacEwan Griffins, and more! Coach Nichol joins Bennett to discuss anything and everything surrounding his volleyball career (17:54). Nichol discusses how he got his start in volleyball, what led him to becoming a coach, how he ended up at Holland College, and everything in between! Nichol also shares his experiences coaching in Germany during the pandemic, and what he learned in his role that makes a good Assistant Coach.

Many players around the Western Canadian Baseball League are getting the chance to play in the stadiums they grew up watching baseball games in. Such is the case for Ty Penner. The Lethbridge native is in his second season with the Bulls and has been having a solid season. The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball grad and UBC Thunderbirds infielder is among the league leaders in batting average and doubles this summer, and is grateful for the opportunity to take part in the All-Canadian season with a few past and present teammates from those programs.

'Take care of your body – it's the only place you have to live.' (Jim Rohn)  'As a young trainer I thought I could do everything. Now  as an older trainer I realized that there are some things I do really, really well, and those are the clients I like to work with because that's when my best attributes come out' (Cale Dougans)  Every body needs to move.  When the subject of slowing aging comes up, invariably there is immense polarization over diet and nutrition, use of medications or alternative therapies. But one area about which there is general agreement, is that keeping your body moving is fundamental to health. Regular exercise, whether through sport, resistance training, cardio workouts, work activities or the activities of daily life positively affects the body and the mind. One of the most important ways that anyone can take care of their body is through staying physically fit and active.   Many national and global guidelines have been issued on the recommended minimum quantity and frequency of exercise for health but many adults don't even meet these minimum goals. Self-isolation and lockdowns during the pandemic further restricted opportunities for working out.  In today's program we explore some of the factors that keep people from exercising and becoming fit, and discuss programs that aim to help seniors restore and maintain functionality.  Cale Dougans is a personal trainer and one of the key professionals that accelerated my recovery and rehabilitation after spinal surgery. I began to train with Cale when I retired and took up ballroom dancing as my main fitness and fun activity. I badly needed help with strength, flexibility and posture. The trust I developed in his kinetics knowledge and training skills, by working with him prior to my surgery, was important in helping me overcome my fear of re-injury during rehabilitation.   Cale grew up playing competitive baseball and basketball. His passion for sports led him to study at the University of British Columbia, where he completed his Degree in Human Kinetics and competed for the UBC Thunderbirds baseball team in their inaugural season.  As a young undergrad working in the UBC Student's Recreation Centre, Cale was part of the early days of the Changing Aging Program, which specialized in functional fitness for older adults.  With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Cale is the director of The Studio at Envision, where he manages the daily operations of the training floor, as well as training his personal clients.  Cale recomends Make an honest assessment of yourself before you start an exercise program. Check in with your doctor to help you assess risk factors that may require starting slower in some areas  Do your research before picking a trainer and be sure that they have experience in the areas you need. Some work with elite athletes, others specialize in sports injuries, others work with older adults. Find one that is expert in what you need.  Build a long term relationship so your trainer knows you well and realise that your training needs will change over time.  Reach Cale at The Studio Website: https://www.envisionphysio.com/ Email: cale.dougans@gmail.com  To learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory,  stay vibrant and vigorous, or start your own online business in wellness and anti-aging: Contact  Dr. Gillian Lockitch https://linktr.ee/askdrgill   Email: askdrgill@gmail.comSchedule a complimentary Living Younger Discovery Call at https://bit.ly/3LbWvSV    Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com

One episode 76, we sit down with UBC Thunderbirds head coach Curry Hitchborn. Curry lends his thoughts to a variety of topics including how he got into rugby, the early days of MLR, and his vision for the future of rugby in BC.

Chapter 1: Raji and Simi on Pope comments about residential schools. Where is the apology? Guest: Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Chapter 2: Well it was a busy weekend for Global Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of the Westblock on Global News Mercedes Stephenson, as both Independent MP and former Justice Minister Jodie Wilson-Raybould and Federal Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller joined the Westblock. Chapter 3: Pope Francis on Sunday expressed sorrow over the discovery in Canada of the remains of 215 Indigenous students of church-run boarding schools but didn't offer the apology sought by the Canadian prime minister. Guest: Wayne Sparrow, Musqueam Chief. Chapter 4: Three former members of the UBC Thunderbirds football team have been charged with an alleged sexual assault near the university's Vancouver campus in 2018. Guest: Angela Marie MacDougall, Battered Women's Support Services Executive Director. Chapter 5: With the announcement made that the winner of the series between the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets will be granted a Federal Exemption to travel across the border for the NHL Playoffs, what does this mean for amatuer sports moving forward? Guest: Charlene Krepiakevich, ViaSport BC CEO. Chapter 6: Surrey is going to put a road through Bear Creek Park to divert all the traffic from a major intersection of King George and 88th. The new connector road would cut through 84th.  The hope is that it will solve the traffic problem.  But why now? And why do it when it appears the residents of Surrey don't want the road? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 7: Food insecurity does not impact everyone equally. Some communities, including those at risk before the pandemic, have experienced a rise in food insecurity. Guest: Ingrid Mendez, Executive Director, Watari Counselling and Support Services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our first episode of 2021, we are dipping into our favourite reoccurring segment on Gryph Nation Radio with our latest edition of “Champions Corner." For each "Champions Corner" episode, we do a little blast-to-the-past to catch up with former Gryphon student-athletes who helped secure some of the greatest championship moments in U of G history. To this day, the Guelph Gryphons have been crowned national champions in football just once in program history. The year was 1984. The Gryphons put together an unforgettable playoff run, culminating with a 22-13 victory over the Mount Allison Mounties on Nov. 24, 1984 in the Vanier Cup, which was played at Varsity Stadium in Toronto in front of nearly 20,000 fans!Joining us for Episode 27 are a pair of proud Gryphon alum from the '84 Gryphon football squad, who had front row seats to watch the Gryphon fans storm the field and tear down the uprights at Varsity Stadium on that cold, November day. From the offensive side of the ball, we have Jed Tommy joining us! Jed wore No. 23 for the Gryphons and was the team's bruising fullback who was named Team MVP of the '84 team. Jed suited up for the Gryphons from 1981-1984 and was inducted into the Gryphon Hall of Fame in 2004. After his playing days as a Gryphon, Jed went on to put together an outstanding CFL career which included earning the title of Grey Cup champion with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1986. Also joining us is Pat Tracey, who was a starting cornerback on the Gryphons 1984 Vanier Cup-winning team. Pat played football for the Gryphons from 1982-1986, serving as a key piece of a loaded Gryphon defence. Following his football playing days at the University of Guelph, Pat Tracey went on to put together one of the most decorated and respected collegiate coaching careers in our country, with over 30 years of coaching experience in Canadian university football. Pat's coaching career started at his alma mater, where he was actually part of two more Yates Cup championships with the Gryphons in 92 and 96. He was at Queen's University from 2000-to-2013 (and was defensive coordinator of the Gaels 2009 Vanier Cup team) and currently serves as defensive coordinator out west with the UBC Thunderbirds. Pat Tracey's impressive coaching resume also includes a pair of stops in the pro ranks, with the former Gryphon coaching with the Ticats in 1998 as well as with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 2014-15.Jed and Pat share some vivid memories from the Gryphons run to the 1984 Vanier Cup, with the full episode available on Thursday, Jan. 7 across all major podcast platforms.

Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by legend Lesley McKenzie for #RugbyHive Episode 19. Capped 25 times for Canada, McKenzie represented her country at the 2006 and 2010 Rugby World Cups. During University she played with the UBC Thunderbirds for 5 years, transitioning into coaching the squad from 2008-2013. While in New Zealand McKenzie worked as the Wellington women's development co-coordinator, as well as being a game development officer for Wanganui Rugby RFC. McKenzie was an assistant coach with the Japanese Women's 7s program at the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, before taking over the Head Coach role for the Japanese Women's 15s side. In today's episode we talk about growing up in the Mountains in Fort Nelson, Canada. We chat about her how she got started playing rugby, transitioning to coaching, her time in New Zealand, and ultimately her current role with the Japanese Women's 15s program. We hope you enjoy and follow us on these platforms! Podcast

Welcome back to Varsity Letters - The Podcast. Earlier this week, we let you — our loyal listening audience — know all about our themed, two-part discussion with a pair of past B.C. football greats, who each happened to have played in the last contested Shrum Bowl… way back in 2010! My, how a decade flies by! Today, we start the mini-series by inviting former UBC Thunderbirds’ quarterback Billy Greene to the VL-Pod. Yes, we talk plenty of Shrum Bowl memories, but we also talk about the quarterback’s high school career, his 2011 award-winning campaign with the ‘Birds. There’s also time to talk about his new career and the mentors who have played such a huge role in his life. On Wednesday, we’ll be right back, this time with Simon Fraser University running back Bo Palmer. Varsity Letters is Canada’s only podcast dedicated solely to the exclusive community of provincial high school and university sports. We’re produced by Gabriel Lynn and you can find us right here each week, or at Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you listen to podcasts. Varsity Letters-The Podcast marches to the beat of its exclusive theme music ‘Generation Next’, written and performed by Chad Joiner and the MEI Screaming Eagles Marching Band.

Welcome to the Varsity Letters podcast for Thursday, June 4.    Today we welcome UBC Thunderbirds head track and field coach Laurier Primeau back to the podcast to chat about the state of the sport and the loss of the spring season following his program’s dual win at the 2019 NAIA national championships.   Laurier also reflects on B.C.’s graduating Class of 2020 high school seniors, a special two-sport recruit headed to his program, and the influence of his late high school coach Dave Nichols.   But before any of that, we address the world’s pressing story, discussing last week’s killing of George Floyd and the power of sport to address our most serious issues, including racism.   As well, I introduce the podcast by speaking about the powerful video released Wednesday featuring UNBC basketball player and Prince George Secondary grad Tyrell Laing.   Varsity Letters is Canada’s only podcast dedicated solely to provincial high school and university sports. We’re here each week at VarsityLetters.ca and also wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Music and Spotify.

A clip from our April bonus episode on the 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks. In this clip, we look back at the 'Chris Levesque game' on December 9th 2003 between the Canucks and the Penguins. Long before David Ayres, a third string UBC Thunderbirds goalie sat on the bench backing up Johan Hedberg. Seemed like a pretty easy evening for Levesque until Hedberg went down following a collision. Ryan and P Mac look back at the 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks season. From goalie controversy after goalie controversy, to everything that lead to the Todd Bertuzzi/Steve Moore incident on March 8th 2004. They look at the seven game first round series vs the Calgary Flames and the fallout of another underachieving season for the West Coast Express. Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us!

Despite basketball not being his strongest sport growing up, Jadon Cohee was never seen without one at an early age. He also recognized that he could OUTWORK everyone to get to where he wanted. Recently named as one of the top 25 high school basketball players to ever compete in the BC provincial tournament, Cohee put the Pacific North West on notice after starring at Walnut Grove Secondary in Langley, British Columbia. After bouncing around in Div 1 of the NCAA for a few years, Cohee made the incredibly hard decision to give up other Div 1 offers to return home and be the centre piece of an up and coming UBC Thunderbirds squad. Cohee certainly solidified his stock in his fifth and final season - leading his team to a Canada West Championship and a Bronze medal performance at U Sports Nationals, while earning a First Team Canada West All-Star and Second Team All-Canadian. (Ep. 23)

Despite basketball not being his strongest sport growing up, Jadon Cohee was never seen without one at an early age. He also recognized that he could OUTWORK everyone to get to where he wanted. Recently named as one of the top 25 high school basketball players to ever compete in the BC provincial tournament, Cohee put the Pacific North West on notice after starring at Walnut Grove Secondary in Langley, British Columbia. After bouncing around in Div 1 of the NCAA for a few years, Cohee made the incredibly hard decision to give up other Div 1 offers to return home and be the centre piece of an up and coming UBC Thunderbirds squad. Cohee certainly solidified his stock in his fifth and final season - leading his team to a Canada West Championship and a Bronze medal performance at U Sports Nationals, while earning a First Team Canada West All-Star and Second Team All-Canadian.

We recap the UBC men’s basketball's bronze medal finish at USPORTS, see what baseball and softball accomplished in Oregon, and announce two national awards winners in the basketball world for the T-birds. Then Byron and Alan Wang interview UBC Thunderbirds and Olympic swimming medalists Emily Overholt and Markus Thormeyer who talk about an unfinished race, a pet stick bug, and much more.

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:57] - Season 15 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:15] - Guy begins the show with the Question of the Week, the CHL News, NCAA Notes plus the guest list in Coming Down the Pipe. [14:08] - CHL Insider Sara Jean Maher joins me to discuss her role with the Ontario Hockey League. [27:13] - The NCAA Campus Report this week welcomes back Paula Weston from USCHO to set the stage for the final weekend in the Big Ten conference and more. [51:20] - The first of two 2020 Draft Spotlight segments features WHL forward Connor McClennon of the Winnipeg Ice. [1:07:42] - The second 2020 Draft Spotlight features the top ranked defenceman in the entire Class of 2020, Jamie Drysdale of the OHL's Erie Otters. [1:22:36] - This week's U SPorts Update looks closer at the UBC Thunderbirds and their quest for a Canada West championship with forward Colton Kehler. [1:37:45] - Guy closes out the episode for the week and looks ahead to the next show.

Guest 5 - This week's U SPorts Update looks closer at the UBC Thunderbirds and their quest for a Canada West championship with forward Colton Kehler.

Canada West regular season champions again, hear from head coach Ian Herbers before the Bears shoot for playoff success in the second round against the UBC Thunderbirds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crowchild Classic has come and gone, the women were the headliners with the late game this year. Goaltenders for the women's team, Kaitlyn Ross and Cassie Shokar, join the show to talk about the Classic, coming to MRU, and their stellar rookie campaigns. The boys breakdown the Crowchild Classic and the Friday night rematch against the Calgary Dinos . They also look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season against the UBC Thunderbirds. 

The Crowchild Classic has come and gone, the women were the headliners with the late game this year. Goaltenders for the women's team, Kaitlyn Ross and Cassie Shokar, join the show to talk about the Classic, coming to MRU, and their stellar rookie campaigns. The boys breakdown the Crowchild Classic and the Friday night rematch against the Calgary Dinos . They also look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season against the UBC Thunderbirds. 

It’ll be a big night on January 17th as the UBC Thunderbirds men’s hockey team will host the Manitoba Bisons in the sixth annual Winter Classic. What’s in store for the fans? We find out with Jeff Sargeant from UBC Athletics.

Our final show of the calendar year looks back at the biggest moments on the court or field, and in the booth for the UBC Thunderbirds in 2019.

The boys breakdown this past weekend's Cougars games against the UBC Thunderbirds. The women were in Vancouver while the men were at home. They also take a look ahead at this coming weekend's opponents, the Saskatchewan Huskies. Connor Blake also joins to talk about coming to MRU and tells some stories about his junior days including a near line brawl!

The boys breakdown this past weekend's Cougars games against the UBC Thunderbirds. The women were in Vancouver while the men were at home. They also take a look ahead at this coming weekend's opponents, the Saskatchewan Huskies. Connor Blake also joins to talk about coming to MRU and tells some stories about his junior days including a near line brawl!

Men's volleyball inductee Tom Jones joins Brian to talk about his Hall of Fame career with the UBC Thunderbirds.

It’s Wednesday, and as we reach midweek, it means the launch of another episode of Varsity Letters — The Podcast. Today we focus on football and basketball.   Joining us to begin the program is St. Thomas More Knights football coach Steve De Lazzari, who talks about all the little things which have added up to a six-game win streak for his team heading into Friday’s regular season finale: A battle for the Eastern Conference title against Surrey’s Lord Tweedsmuir Panthers.   We’ll also be joined by a pair of basketball coaches. Deb Huband will lead her UBC Thunderbirds into the opening week of the Canada West season as they hit the road to face the Regina Cougars for games Friday and Saturday.   As well, longtime coach Bobby Braich stops by to chat about the prospects for the Yale Lions’ senior girls basketball team, a squad which could be one of the nice surprises at the top level of the game this season. Yale will take part in the annual Tsumura Basketball Invitational Dec. 11-14 at the Langley Events Centre.   Varsity Letters — The Podcast is available online each Wednesday at VarsityLetters.ca, or at Apple Music, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. We’re Canada’s only podcast dedicated solely to the provincial-wide coverage of high school and university sports.

The Podcast returns for another week, this time touching on football, basketball and rugby. Off the top, we visit with Canadian Under-20 men’s rugby coach Adam Roberts, the longtime head coach at Surrey’s Earl Marriott Secondary. Roberts and host Howard Tsumura talk about the inherent pride that comes with Canada taking to the pitch against New Zealand for its second game at the World Cup of Rugby, as well as the growth of the game at the youth level in B.C. Then, it’s a Varsity Letters first. We catch up with Kelowna Owls head coach Chris Cartwright and New Westminster head coach Farhan Lalji in the moments immediately following wins by their high school football teams this past Friday! And we close out the show with a visit from Paul Eberhardt, now nearly 40 years into his coaching career. The head of the Langara Falcons men’s basketball team reflects on his career, talks about his team and its recent scrimmage with the UBC Thunderbirds, and both Eberhardt and Tsumura renew their shared vows in the Kelly Olynyk Fan Club, following some inspiring comments from the South Kam grad earlier this week at Miami Heat training camp. Varsity Letters is Canada’s only weekly podcast dedicated solely to the coverage of provincial high school and university sports. You can catch us here each Wednesday, or at Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the podcasts.

It's an all-football episode, as two-time Vanier Cup MVP Brent Schneider of the Saskatchewan Huskies and fellow Vanier Cup champion Glenn Steele of the UBC Thunderbirds join Brian Swane.

In the first edition of Legends of the West, Brian Swane catches up with Canada West Hall of Fame inductees Desiree Scott and Mark Norman. Scott was a women's soccer standout at the University of Manitoba between 2005 and 2009, while Norman was a star defender for the UBC Thunderbirds football team between 1983 and 1986.

There’s a sense deja vu filtering through the airwaves this week around the province of B.C. with return of Varsity Letters — The Podcast.   Long a weekly staple during my years at The Vancouver Province, we’re back for the first time since 2016, right here at Varsity Letters.   This week, we’re honoured to have as our first two guests: New Westminster Hyacks head football coach Farhan Lalji, and UBC Thunderbirds men’s basketball coach Kevin Hanson.   You can find the podcast right here each week at Varsity Letters, at Apple Music, or wherever you find your podcasts.  

In the fifth and possibly final episode of the C's Plus Podcast, Niall and Ben cover everything Vancouver baseball. This time around it's not just the Vancouver Canadians, but the whole Blue Jays MiLB system, as well as some local baseball with the UBC Thunderbirds.

Kyla Richey is a mentor and role model for young Canadian athletes. Being able to share her journey has been something she doesn't take lightly. But she also wants young women to realize that life is not always what it appears to be. Although it may seem as though she has a picture perfect reality, she has experienced deep loss and great pain with the loss of her brother and subsequent battle with anxiety and depression. This conversation explores our need to share our lives vulnerably and the quest to end the stigma that we need to have our lives together to happy and successful.  Kyla Richey is currently captain of team Canada women's volleyball. She has played for over ten years with the senior national team and has so far played seven years of professional volleyball around the world (Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, and Peru). She played for the powerhouse UBC Thunderbirds where she won five back to back national titles. Despite a very successful sporting career, Kyla has had her fair share of ups and downs. The summer before her senior year of high school, her two best friends were killed in a car crash while she was away competing with the Junior National Team. More recently, her younger brother died six years ago and since then, has been struggling with the realities of balancing this life with her grief. An advocate for younger athletes, she wants to bring attention to the daily struggles that we all try to burry. Whether that is dealing with confidence, learning how to step into your true self, balancing athletics and grief, or battles with mental health, Kyla wants to bring it all to the surface. Talking through these issues and being as real as she can be on social media and on her website (re her blog), Kyla hopes that she can foster community and relationship between individuals who might relate. With dreams set high on qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, she is working hard to inspire both teammates and individuals in her volleyball circle worldwide.  Consider supporting the podcast monthly by joining the Patreon community / Connect with Andrea and The Couragecast on IG or Facebook Shop our Amazon Affiliate / www.thecouragecast.com

On this weeks episode Ravi doesn't know how to do laundry (01:28). The guys discuss Vancouver's Snowpocalypse (02:25). A UBC Thunderbirds football player has been suspended for two years for failing a drug test (06:21). RCMP are warning men about an extortion plot orchestrated by Filipino women (08:28). The gang goes over the disappointing list of performers for FVDED In The Park (12:42). Ravi starts talking about his new favourite Netflix movie "Abducted In Plain Site" (15:11). Don't forget to slide into our DM's if there's a question that you've been dying to know about us three or the show, ask us anything and it may be used on a future episode of WTF YVR (26:31).

As 2018 comes to a close, here is an episode to commemorate some of the greatest UBC Thunderbirds moments of 2018! #GoBirdsGo

Ian Herbers talks about the Golden Bears injury trouble and tees up a weekend series with the UBC Thunderbirds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Courtside 2018! During the Canada West home opener, the UBC Thunderbirds basketball teams take on the highly ranked Saskatchewan Huskies sides. Clutch 3's, upsets, and comebacks highlight the night.

After being named the full-time head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds, Sven Butenschon spoke with CUSN MHKY insider Victor Findlay.

Jim Mullin and Mike Hogan speak with UBC Thunderbirds head coach Blake Nill.

A weekly recapp of the UBC Thunderbirds teams and their upcoming games.

A weekly recap of the UBC Thunderbirds teams and a preview of the following weekend's events.

A weekly update of the UBC Thunderbirds teams.

A review of UBC Thunderbirds teams over the past week and a preview of next week's games.

Varsity Letters returns with another episode this week as we talk high school and university sport in B.C. Joining us off the top is Notre Dame Jugglers’ head high school football coach Richard Scott. Also stopping by will be UBC Thunderbirds women’s hockey head coach Graham Thomas. We’re Canada’s only podcast dedicated solely to high […]

The UBC Thunderbirds are arguably the most decorated sports program in Canada. Last year, Blake Bill, former football coach for the Calgary Dinosaurs, led the ‘Birds to a thrilling Vanier Cup victory to bring the team back to relevance. But 33 years before that, coach Frank Smith developed the football program and built the team into a Western Canadian hegemon. This documentary explores his team’s rise from perennial boxing bags to 1982 and 1986 Vanier cup champions using audio from CiTR archives, interviews with key players, and coverage by the Ubyssey in the 80’s.Producer: Olamide OlaniyanOlamide is a third year UBC student double majoring in Economics and Political Science. He got involved at the station when he started his show, Soul Sandwich, and has since fallen in love. He is interested in the ways that we can tell sports stories and the ability athletics has to affect culture. This is his first dive into radio documentary.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. Women's Ice Hockey blows past University of Alberta Pandas this week, extending their streak to three wins and exacting revenge for their losses to the Pandas in November. Men's Volleyball smashes past Brandon Bobcats whereas the Women's team does not fare as well. Catch all the info in this episode of the Thunderbird Eye.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. Varsity Women's and Men's Basketball at UBC battled the Lethbridge Pronghorns in two-game series at War Memorial Gym, and came away with victories victories in both days. Jason Wang talks about the top cluster in the Volleyball Canada West standings as the Birds prepare to face off against the Brandon Bobcats. Women's Ice Hockey splits the weekend with Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. The Men lost to the MRU Cougars in both games at Calgary, Alberta.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. T-Birds defeat the Manitoba Bisons in week 8 to finish off regular conference play (24-10), Men's Hockey got back-to-back victories against the Regina cougars, and the Women's team splits the weekend, the varsity Men's soccer team hosts the Canada West Final Four and dispatches the Saskatchewan Huskies, and UBC decimates Thompson Rivers University in the Canada West Regional playoffs (6-1).

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. UBC Football beats the Manitoba Bisons 52-10 in the Hardy Cup semi-finals. Volleyball analyst Lenny Tabakman gives us updates on the T-Birds men and women team's games against the Calgary Dinos. Women's and Men's soccer play their CIS championship week after smashing past their opponents in the Canada West championships. And finally, updates on UBC Basketball and Field Hockey.

Well that's it all over for another season. Exciting along the way but disappointing at the very end. That was Vancouver Whitecaps year. A 2-0 loss to Portland Timbers in their Western Conference Semi-final second leg match at BC Place on Sunday evening brought the 'Caps season to a sudden stop. We look back at the game, the few highs and the larger woes, and hear from both coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and Portland's Caleb Porter. Just what went wrong, which players simply didn't rise to the occasion and what does this season do to set the 'Caps up moving forward and what changes do they need to make to take that next step? But there's still another game to come at BC Place this week. The Canadian men's national team are in town to face Honduras on Friday. We take a quick look ahead to that World Cup qualifier and hear the thoughts for Whitecaps President, and former Canadian player and manager, Bobby Lenarduzzi. And there's still time for a quick look at some more successful Canadian sides this weekend - the Ottawa Fury and the UBC Thunderbirds. Even Steve Nash has a few things to say to us. Have a listen!

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. The football team comes away with their fifth win against the Saskatchewan Huskies (41-36), varsity soccer heads into a playoff drive and Women's and Men's Ice Hockey played against the Manitoba Bisons.

Jim Mullin, the play-by-play voice of Canada West football, Martin McDonnell, head coach of the No. 2-ranked Terry Fox Ravens high school football team and UBC Thunderbirds women’s basketball coach Deb Huband.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. This week we recap the Hockey and Soccer teams in the first and second segment respectively, and in the third segment, we talk about the Men's Rugby team and the Women's field hockey team.Produced by Olamide Olaniyan.Volunteers: Joshua Agabu, Leonardo Coehlo.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. Men's Ice Hockey beat MRU cougars. Women's soccer tie against University of Victoria Vikes while Men's soccer defeats them, Women's Field Hockey has a pair of games against in which they lose one and tie the other and Women's rugby lost against the University of Victoria Vikes.Produced and Hosted by Olamide OlaniyanVolunteers include Joshua Agabu and Leonardo Coehlo

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. Jason Wang and Olamide Olaniyan talk UBC Football, as theT-Birds took down the Alberta golden bears on the road during the weekend (39-21). The Women's soccer team beat the Regina Cougars (3-0) and the Saskatchewan Huskies (4-1). Men's Soccer played at Prince George for back to back games against the Timberwolves (2-0). Women's Ice Hockey fell in both games to the Lethbridge Pronghorns (2-4) & ( 0-1) .

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. Olamide Olaniyan and Jason Wang talk about week 4 for UBC Thunderbirds Football, in which they fell to the Saskatchewan Huskies 29-45 and the return of rusher Brandon Deschamps from injury. Then they go over the Soccer teams, as the women's beat sister school UBC Okanagan Heat (2-1) in Kelowna and Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack (4-0) in Kamloops. They also prep the fans for Men's Basketball and Women's Ice Hockey seasons as well as update on UBC Women's Rugby and Field Hockey.

The Thunderbird eye is a half hour show on CiTR 101.9 FM, bringing you all the latest sports news, recaps, and stats from the UBC Thunderbirds. We talk about thunderbird football team and their 51-48 Victory against the Manitoba Bisons in Winnipeg, Women's soccer successful homecoming weekend against U of A Pandas and UNBC, Men's soccer face-off against the UFV cascades in Abbotsford and the Trinity Western in Langley, and finally with Women's field hockey against UVic, Men's Rugby in England for the World University Rugby Cup, and the unveiling of the new baseball sports centre.Hosted and produced by Jason Wang and Olamide Olaniyan.

Blake Nill of the UBC Thunderbirds and Kelly Bates of the Simon Fraser Clan each chat with host Howard Tsumura, as does Rob Giesbrecht, head coach of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s soccer team.

UBC Thunderbirds men’s coach Kevin Hanson, Victoria-Oak Bay senior girls high school coach Rob Kinnear, and Simon Fraser women’s coach Bruce Langford all offer their insights on the game, their teams and the big games on their respective calendars.

Varsity Letters host Howard Tsumura is joined by Trinity Western women’s soccer coach Graham Roxburgh, UBC Thunderbirds women’s basketball coach Deb Huband and Matt Todd, Pitt Meadows Marauders football coach.

Chivas v Vancouver Whitecaps. An uninspiring game that produced several talking points. And we're here to cover as many of them as we can. Episode 48 of "There's Still Time" is a Chivas post game special. Michael and Steve look at all the game's talking points from the two goals to the controversial first half sending off. How unlucky were Chivas not to come away with all three points? How did it take one sub to change the game almost single handed? And what happened to that attacking style and flair that we saw in week one and was promised on the road? A lot of questions and a lot more besides. We try and answer as many as we can and look at all of the Week 2 action in MLS. And there's still time to turn our attention to more local matters, as we chat with UBC Thunderbirds head coach Mike Mosher after his team's latest victory over cross city rivals SFU. We look at the win and the recent back to back Championship win and bring you news of what Thunderbirds will be playing for the Whitecaps U23's this summer. Have a listen!