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 Victoria Sica

University - 

Nipissing University

 

Sport -

Soccer

 

Year of Eligibility -

3rd Year

 

Hometown - 

Kitchener, Ontario 

 

Program of Study - 

Physical and Health Education 

 

 

How did you first get involved in your sport?

When I was 3, I started playing Timbits house league soccer. 

 

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

What most interested my in soccer was the team aspect and how it felt so good to win.

 

Was there a specific moment/experience that led you to believe you could compete in your sport at a high level, and if so, what was it?

I think the specific moment for me happened when my soccer coach pulled me aside and said I have a lot of potential. 

 

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

My fondest memory is going to Nationals. 

 

Is there someone who inspires you to continue to pursue your sport at this high level (i.e., coach, professional athlete, family member, etc.) and what makes them an inspiration to you?

The person who inspires me to play university soccer is my Dad.  He was my coach when I was in high school and he’s always wanted to see me play varsity soccer.   

 

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

What excites me the most is wanting to win the Ontario University Athletics Championships. Just the drive and effort to get there is exciting.   

 

 

What is/are some of the more unique aspect(s) of your sport that others may not know about? 

I think one unique aspect of soccer is the versatility required by a player to be able to play multiple positions.   

 

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

What I would say to someone who's looking to play soccer is to never give up. 

 

What is one critical thing that you do to try to continue to experience improvement within your sport (i.e., specific drill/exercise, training regimen, routine, etc.)?

I focus on my workout regimen to ensure I’m always at my best fitness level.

 

What would you say to your 10-year-old self about playing and staying in sport?

I would tell my 10-year-old self that playing soccer was the best decision I’ve made.    

 

Is there one strategy that you find works well for you in creating a positive student/athlete balance in your life?

I think it's important to have older student mentors that are able to help on and off the field with school work and soccer stuff.  

 

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