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CapU Department of Athletics
With several recruits having been announced over the past few weeks, below is a comprehensive list of those who have been announced via our Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Lucia López de Rossi
Hometown: Málaga, Spain
Previous Bella Vista College Prep
Club: Southwest Premiere
Height: 6'1"
Position: Power Forward/Centre
Lopez de Rossi, “For me, Capilano is the right choice because from the very beginning, I felt the team environment was welcoming and supportive. I also saw that the coaching staff values success both on the court and in the classroom, which makes it a perfect fit for me.”
Coach Weimer, " We're very excited to welcome another international to our Blues family. Lucy is a very skilled 6'1 forward who can play inside and out. Her work ethic and desire to compete is immeasurable. I'm looking forward to watching her grow and contribute as a student athlete at CapU."
Men's Soccer
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Previous Vancouver Technical Secondary
Club: TSS Rovers
Height: 5'6"
Position: Winger
Ordinario, "I chose CapU because of the environment and winning mentality of Coach Millar and the team, who push me to work and try to be the best I can."
Coach Millar, “We are thrilled to have Uzziel come to our program. His work ethic, attitude, and commitment to our team have instantly made Uzziel a favourite amongst his teammates and the coaching staff. Day in and day out, Uzzi puts the work in, and I am amazed at his willingness and ability to learn so quickly the principles of play that we want in our team. Uzziel has had a very impressive preseason with us and will be an important player in our program this year and for years to come. ”
Hometown: Whistler, BC
Previous Whistler Secondary
Club: Micro Footie Academy
Height: 5'9"
Position: Winger
Ranjbar, "I chose Capilano University because it offers the perfect balance between academics and athletics. The community here is supportive, the campus environment feels welcoming, and the programs align with my academic goals. On top of that, playing soccer for Capilano gives me the chance to compete at a high level while representing a school I’m proud of. Being part of the team allows me to grow as both an athlete and a person, surrounded by teammates and coaches who push me to be my best."
Coach Millar, “We think that we have found a very big addition to our team with Josh. I was fortunate to coach Josh this summer at the Nations Cup, and after a couple of matches, I knew that he would fit in well with our team. Josh has excellent soccer intelligence and is very crafty on the ball. Josh’s personality allows him to come into our program and be a part of our leadership group from the beginning. He is already well respected by all of his teammates and our staff. With his competitiveness and abilities, Josh will play a big role in our team this year and for years to come. I’m very happy to see him in a Blues uniform!"
Hometown: West Kelowna, BC
Previous Mount Boucherie Secondary
Club: Okanagan United FC
Height: 5'11"
Position: Goalkeeper
Schuhmacher, "I chose CapU for the incredible film program and the play for the Blues competitive environment."
Coach Millar, “We are very happy to have Brayden commit to our program. I have coached against Brayden for the past year or two. His coach in the Okanagan is a good friend of mine, and spoke very highly of Brayden and his character. Brayden has come into the preseason and fit in very well with the boys. As a young keeper, Brayden possesses good shot-stopping abilities and is very vocal in organizing his team in front of him. He has a strong desire to get better each time out, and we believe he will be an important player in our program.”
Hometown: Maple Ridge, BC
Previous Maple Ridge Secondary
Clubs: RMSC, GVU Unity, Fusion FC
Height: 5'7"
Position: Midfielder
Sugiyama, "I chose CapU because Coach Millar has instilled a winning mentality into this tight-knit group and has a project that I believe in and want to be a part of. I can't wait to wear Blues' colours and bring back many titles. When I'm not with the team, I'm studying to earn a degree in Environmental Studies."
Coach Millar, “I am excited to have Rinto coming into our team. I have had the pleasure of coaching Rinto for the past two years, and being around him day in and day out, I am certain that he has all the qualities on the pitch and the character off the pitch to be a very important part of our team and the culture that we want to have. Rinto has a great soccer IQ and high skill level, and he offers us so much quality in a couple of positions. He will be a big contributor to our program this year and for years to come. I am thrilled to continue working with Rinto!"
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Previous Point Grey Secondary
Club: Vancouver United
Height: 6'3"
Position: Forward
Wevers, "I chose CapU because of its positive environment and strong team bond. I'm excited to put my best effort forward while playing under Coach Millar. Off the field, I'm pursuing my education in the Bachelor of Business Administration."
Coach Millar, “We are extremely happy to have Callan come to our program this season. I was fortunate to watch and coach him over the past winter and spring, and from the first moment I saw Callan play, I was convinced he would be a great addition to our team. Callan is a very athletic player with great quickness, and he’s willing to get into tackles and play the game the way it’s supposed to be played. The thing I’ve noticed about Callan is that he is very driven and competitive, and he is willing to do anything for his team to be successful. He will he a very important player for our backline this season, and I look forward to working with Callan for years to come."
Women's Soccer
Men's Volleyball
