See How She Got Started in the OUA

Anchored in the efforts to spotlight Ontario University Athletics (OUA) student-athletes, the initiative See How She Got Started showcases and tells the story of how some of the conference’s talented student-athletes first got involved in sport and have made their way to the varsity stage on which they currently shine.  It is also hoped that their stories can inspire young athletes to aspire to compete in varsity-level sports.

 

 

Meet OUA Student-Athlete Jessica Weir

University - 

Algoma University

 

Sport -

Soccer

 

Year of Eligibility -

1st Year

 

Hometown - 

Embrun, Ontario 

 

Program of Study - 

English 

 

 

How did you first get involved in your sport?

I first got involved with the sport of soccer after always going to my brother and sister’s games.

 

What most interested you about your sport that made you want to pursue it at a high level?

In all honesty, I’m not entirely sure. I’ve played soccer for about 10 years and it’s just a part of me at this point. I don't think could imagine my life without it. 

 

What is your fondest memory/experience of being involved in your sport thus far?

My fondest memory/experience would be winning won the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association's (EOSSA) Soccer Championship while playing in high school.  It was the first time in our school’s history that the girls' soccer team won an EOSSA Championship. It was such an amazing experience and our team sang the Queen “We are the champions” song all the way home.    

 

 

What excites you most about continuing your athletic journey at the varsity level within the OUA?

I think what excites me the most about my athletic journey and playing OUA soccer is the amount of opportunities and room for improvement.   

 

If someone else was looking to start playing your sport, what one piece of advice would you give them to get them started?

If there was someone looking to play soccer, I would tell them not to second guess yourself. I would also tell them to trust your gut and work your hardest to learn the game and not to preoccupy about the play of others. 

 

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