CapU Blues: Recent Episodes
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Blues import guard Kash Lang talks about a setback at home against the CBC Bearcats and what his team can do to turn in around for the second game Friday night.
Blues fifth-year guard Kirsten Abo went matched a career high with seven threes and recorded 31 points in a home win over Columbia Bible College. She discusses her team's showing in a 76-66 that improves them to 6-3 on the season.
First-year Blues outside hitter Brendan Zebrynski offers his thoughts on a setback at the hands of Camosun College. Despite the early results, he thinks the team is making strides and will have an intense week of work ahead preparing for road games at Douglas College.
Head coach John Swanson breaks down his team's impressive effort in a comeback win Saturday over defending PACWEST champion Camosun College and highlights so key performances that allowed it to happen.
Blues fifth-year veteran Vanesa Gatto reacts to a thrilling comeback win in five sets over Camosun College that improves the Blues record to 4-0. Gatto discusses some of the standout performances by her teammates, including twin sister Anika.
Blues first-year head coach talks about his team's first two PACWEST games, not dropping a set in two wins over Columbia Bible College, and highlights some players who shone brightly in the weekend set.
Blues fifth-year senior Catrina Olstrom discusses an emotional 1-0 win in the season finale that clinches top spot in the PACWEST standings. The speedy forward talks about graduating with some of her fellow seniors and being recognized on the Blues home pitch.
After a Saturday night setback and an opening weekend split with Langara College, Blues guard Ahmad Athman breaks down his team's effort. Athman was a leader for the Blues on the weekend with a double-double Friday and 20 points Saturday.
Blues head coach Chris Weimer breaks down a two-win weekend to open the 2023-24 PACWEST. The game came easy to the Blues in Friday's home opener but they were tested more Saturday and came out with another win behind a big night from Maddy Coffin.
Blues veteran Aynsley Hurtado was busy Sunday in a 2-2 tie at home against Langara and also talked about scoring twice in a 3-2 win at Langara the day before.
Adam Majuerae describes experiencing his first win in Blues colours, a 2-1 home victory over Vancouver Island University that featured a highlight-reel strike by Sebastian Cirotto in injury time to lift the team to the win.
Blues third-year midfielder Maya Smith reacts to a gutsy comeback by her side in a 4-4 tie against visiting Vancouver Island University. After a slow start, CapU rallied to capture an important point to move their record to 3-0-2 in the PACWEST standings.
Blues men's soccer head coach Steve Millar discusses a second draw in his side's first three games, one in which they came back from two deficits behind a brace from rookie Sebastian Cirotto against Douglas College.
Defender Mya Fraser scored the game-winning goal Saturday Sept. 16 in a 2-1 win over visiting Douglas College. The fourth-year veteran talked about scoring on a long drive and what the team proved to itself in coming from behind and winning a tight game.
With the final kill of the game and the season, Courtney Muller put the finishing touch on her career Feb. 18 against Camosun. The graduating outside hitter discusses a win to end the season and credits her teammates and the crowd for a fitting finish.
After a record-setting night, Kirsten Abo and the Blues settled for a weekend split with visiting VIU. Abo talked about her 40-point night Friday - the highest-scoring game for a PACWEST player this season, male or female - and the confidence she has in her team looking to the postseason.
Blues fourth-year outside hitter Courtney Muller helped her team take No. 1-ranked VIU to five sets Friday and shared her thoughts about a two-game home weekend to start 2023.
Tyrone Asenoguan checks in after a weekend split against Douglas College. The third-year guard was electric in a Friday win but faced a determined Royals side Saturday and talks about where he and his teammates need to focus this week in practice.
Blues fifth-year forward Meagan Briggs spoke postgame after she led her team in scoring both nights to open the 2023 part of the PACWEST schedule. Brigg's effort led CapU to two wins over conference rival Douglas College.
Blues associate head coach Jason Price breaks down an important home win that sends his side into the holiday break with wins in three straight. A versatile lineup allowed the Blues to get serious production off the bench in the two most recent wins.
Fifth-year Blues forward Mackenzie Smith was a force on the boards in the final two games of 2022 as she grabbed double-digit rebounds in helping CapU to a pair of wins to head into the break. Smith credited some young teammates for their contributions in a decisive win over Okanagan College.
Blues middle blocker James Fong was a big part of the team's first win of the season, a 3-1 victory over CBC to finish the first half of the PACWEST schedule. The 6-foot-7 native of Vancouver had another big night in kills and credited his teammates for sticking together during a difficult start to the season.
Alanya Davignon spent a few minutes with Blues Athletics after a disappointing home loss to Langara College and was able to pick out a few positives to take away from a setback that evens the team's record at 1-1.
Blues second-year middle Sibby Bos shares her thoughts on PACWEST Week 4 results at Camosun and looks ahead to another road trip coming up Nov. 18 and 19 at College of the Rockies.
Blues head coach Chris Weimer discusses a season-opening win where depth came to the fore as a few injuries struck. Weimer's team is also preparing for a weekend road trip to Washington State that will see them face a pair of NCAA opponents.
Blues fifth-year captain Ada Babinski shares her thoughts on a two-win weekend and playing her final regular season home game for the Blues.
Blues first-year head coach Darrin Moreira guided his squad into PACWEST opening weekend action against Douglas College and though the results weren't exactly as he'd hoped for, there were plenty of positives and individual performances to build on.
Second-year Blues outside hitter Grace Brisebois hit double digits in kills both night and breaks down her team's results after a pair of season-opening setbacks to Douglas College.
It was a productive weekend for fourth-year Blues all-star Alanah Dulong as she scored the winner Saturday and set up the lone goal Sunday as the Blues earned two wins over Langara College.
Blues eighth-year head coach Dennis Kindel provides his thoughts after his side earned all six points in a Saturday-Sunday home weekend against two opponents - Douglas and VIU - that are nationally ranked ahead of CapU.
Blues second-year midfielder Maya Smith was all smiles after scoring a hat trick - all the Blues goals - in a important 3-2 win Saturday over visiting Douglas College. Smith would add the game-winner Sunday as well for a spectacular four-goal weekend.
Third-year Blues defender Julia Peyton talks about a four-goal explosion in a win over Langara Sunday that earned her side a weekend split after a Saturday setback at Douglas
Ahead of the weekend doubleheader to open the 2022 PACWEST season, coach Dennis Kindel discusses some of the new faces on the team, what he's liked in the preseason and getting two road games at VIU to start the schedule.
In his first interview since taking over the Head Coach role, David Andreychuk talks about the Blues' preseason and what to look for as the team opens the 2022 PACWEST soccer season with a trip to Nanaimo for a Saturday-Sunday set against VIU.
Starting out with recent news of her election to the Washington State University Hall of Fame where she joins her legendary football-playing father, new CapU Athletic Director Georgette Reed joins the podcast and recounts a life in sport that took her to the NCAA, the Olympics, elite-level coaching and now as leader of Capilano University's department of athletics and rec.
The Blue all-time leader in rebounds Luke Wera joins the CapU Blues Podcast for Episode 9 and reflects on a five-year Blues career. After starting out as a skinny high schooler in East Van, Wera fashioned a stellar career in the PACWEST and remains active in the game as a referee. Great conversation with Luke looking back on a life in hoops. (apologies for some less-than-perfect audio in this one - BM)
Blues bench boss Alex Van Samang breaks down a huge win over Camosun College March 4 at the PACWEST Provincials that not only puts CapU into the gold-medal game but also to the CCAA nationals.
Blues graduating guard Brenden Bailey reacts after his final CapU home game where he had a game-high 19 points.
A three-time PACWEST all-star and a two-time CCAA National Scholar, Michelle Alblas left a lasting mark on Blues volleyball as both a student-athlete and as an assistant coach. Episode 8 catches us up with the former Blues standout setter.
Blues forward Sam Bailey had a monster double-double Sunday with 15 points and 15 boards to help CapU to a 90-81 home win over Okanagan College and offered his thoughts postgame.
Blues guard and current PACWEST Athlete of the Week Kirsten Abo spoke to CapU Athletics after she nailed a clutch three late to secure an important home win over Okanagan College Sunday afternoon.
Blues veteran libero Vanesa Gatto reacts to her team's improved effort Saturday at home against PACWEST-leading Douglas College.
Blues setter Jenson Yuen's comments postgame after a 3-1 setback to the College of the Rockies Saturday at CapU.
Blues outside hitter Maya Griffith reflects on a tough three-set loss to a visiting College of the Rockies Avalanche side Saturday night at CapU's Centre for Sport and Wellness.
Blues guard CJ Campbell talks postgame about a gritty home win over Douglas College that earned CapU a two-win PACWEST weekend.
Blues head coach Chris Weimer discusses some of his players' big time contributions in a gutsy overtime win Saturday at home against a game Douglas College team.
Blues captain Meagan Briggs breaks down a tough loss in the first game back after a long layoff and speaks to the team's areas to work on as they prepare for next weekend's games
Fourth-year outside hitter Jacob Hopkins breaks down a tidy 3-1 home win over the VIU Mariners where he got into double digits in kills and saw some of his teammates chalk up some huge numbers of total offence.
Blues third-year setter Kelsey Towers chats about a three-set loss to the visiting VIU Mariners Friday, Dec. 3 but notes her team has a number of offensive weapons that should make CapU a stronger side come the second half of the season.
Men's Volleyball - Oct 29, 2021 - Michael Gilray Interview by Capilano University Blues
Head coach, Dennis Kindel, discusses their victory on October 24th and their bye into the PACWEST Provincial Championship Gold Medal.
Head coach, Dennis Kindel, discusses their victory on October 23rd and what it means for their season.
Blues men's soccer coach is our guest for Episode 7 of the pod and shares his football life story starting in the UK, moving to Oklahoma, on to Vancouver and then to Tokyo for the Olympics where he scored the ultimate prize with Canada's women's team. A tale you won't want to miss!
Blues head coach Dennis Kindel reviews another two-win weekend as CapU scored victories over Douglas at home and Langara on the road.
CapU Blues women's soccer head coach Dennis Kindel catches up after a PACWEST weekend that included Blues wins over Langara and VIU.
CapU Blues men's soccer head coach Adam Day breaks down a wild 4-3 win over Douglas College from Sunday, Sept. 19.
At 5'2", Jennafer Palma might not have been built for basketball but she made the hardwood her home. The 2011 PACWEST provincial champion and all-rookie team member recounts the ups and downs of a CapU Blues career that included a trip to nationals, a devastating injury and a continued passion for Blues basketball. Jennafer is also candid about her struggles with mental health and shares how she found out what was ailing her and how basketball helped her through it all.
We go back to volleyball in Episode 5 for an exchange with former Blues libero and 2013 PACWEST champion Alex Pappas. Alex takes us on the journey he took to get to CapU after first getting into the game as an official.
When he transferred to CapU in 2010, it was a sharp learning curve but he accepted the challenge and got to go to a national championship three seasons later.
Alex's sharp recollection of the people who shaped his career and for the places he travelled on the way make this episode a fun and fast-moving discussion.
Former Blues soccer standout Sofia Roberts (formerly Hidalgo) reminisces on her career playing for Doug Abercrombie, the thrill of a national title and the serious injury that kept her on the sideline. The journey from her native Mexico to Canada at age 12 had a huge influence on her soccer journey not to mention playing with an all-time great like Christine Sinclair. Sofia also credits CapU's IDEA Program for graphic design and the career she enjoys today. And don't miss the story of being a soccer double in the movie 'She's the Man', where she helped Amanda Bynes look like an all-star.
Choyal Brown parlayed a stellar street-ball reputation earned from his time hooping at Kits Beach into a college basketball career. He'd go on to become the Blues all-time leading scorer. But before any of that happened, he was an entrepreneur - starting two separate businesses - and really only had a connection to basketball from winning various dunk contests around the Lower Mainland. A truly one-of-a-kind tale not to be missed, Choyal talks about being recruited from Kits Beach courts, getting to play for Paul Eberhardt, driving Dee Brown to the airport, hanging out with Dominique Wilkins, starting SportsCanada.TV and his thoughts on who's the best of all time.
One of nine Blues athletes to be named the CCAA Athlete of the Year, Jennifer Knight (formerly Dickson) joins the pod to chat about her start in volleyball, playing for Wayne Desjardins at CapU, some of her All-Star Blues teammates and concluding her stellar career on home court at the 2007 CCAA National Championships. Check out the convo with a Blues all-time great. Feedback? Thoughts? Guest ideas? bluesathletics@gmail.com
The first episode of the CapU Blues Podcast features men's soccer standout Leo Nash. A CCAA national champion as a player and as an assistant coach with CapU, Leo recounts his playing days under Paul Dailly and Joe Iacobellis, being teammates with some all-time Blues greats, talks about his favourite soccer club and player and discusses life with a young family. Thoughts or questions? Email us at bluesathletics@gmail.com
An intro with info about the CapU Blues Podcast which will feature some of the most memorable names from our past and present.
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