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PACE — the Pack ACademic Edge

Are you a first-year student-athlete? Take advantage of the Pack ACademic Edge (PACE) program.

PACE provides academic support in an informal study session led by upper-year WolfPack athletes (PACE leaders) — providing the opportunity to study casually with peers and receive academic guidance as needed.

  • Get coaching on learning strategies
  • Improve your study habits and learn about on-campus resources
  • Connect with other student-athletes in a supportive academic setting
  • Stay on track and motivated throughout the semester as you balance your athletic and academic commitments.

Study hall sessions for the Fall 2024 semester

Location: Old Main (OM) 2612 & 2621

Time: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dates (Mondays):

  • Sept. 16, 23
  • Oct. 7, 21, 28
  • Nov. 4, 18, 25

No PACE sessions on statutory holidays: Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11

Meet our PACE Leaders

  • Noah Wonnick

    Noah Wonnick | Baseball
    Area of Support: Economics/Business/ Accounting
    Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    I have seen my teamates struggle in classes in the past. Being a PACE leader, I have more reach and ability to help them.

    Future Goals

    To become a CPA and make the Dean's list every semester.

    Fun Facts

    I am ambidextrous.

  • Caitlin Larrigan

    Caitlin Larrigan | Volleyball
    Area of Support: English/Math/Stats/ Chemistry/ Biology
    Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    I actually enjoy school (not all the time but I do like it). As a student-athlete, I understand how difficult it can be to balance everything and school specifically can take a backseat or get super overwhelming. I want to help. Especially student-athletes in science, as they tend to switch to something different due to how overwhelming and confusing even first year can be. I would love to help my fellow science students navigate it.

    Future Goals

    I would like to go to medical school and become either a reconstructive plastic surgeon (specializing in face and neck or oncology) or an anesthesiologist (specifically cardiac).

    Fun Facts

    I enjoy baking and creating recipes. In the summer I work in landscaping. My family has an Old English Sheepdog named Syd. He is 2.5 years old and super fluffy!

  • Asher Mayan

    Asher Mayan | Basketball
    Area of Support: Math/Computer Science
    Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    I want to be able to create more connections with other student-athletes, and help students maintain a good work/life balance and create good study habits. In particular, helping first year students adjust to TRU is my greatest hope.

    Future Goals

    My future goals either involve coaching at the high school or college level, a career in computer science, or a combination of those.

    Fun Facts

    I was born in Ontario before I moved to BC at age 5.

  • Matthew Hamilton

    Matthew Hamilton | Volleyball
    Area of Support: Economics/Business/Finance/
    Math/Statistics
    Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    To assist and bridge the gap for the new generation of athletes transitioning from high school to university, I aim to demonstrate that learning and academic success can be both enjoyable and rewarding.

    Future Goals

    Personal: Pursue a Master's in Finance after completing my undergraduate degree and build a career in capital markets. Goal in PACE: Establish meaningful connections with first-year students and guide them towards academic success.

    Fun Facts

    I was born in PEI and moved to BC at age 4.

  • Nya Derkach

    Nya Derkach | Basketball
    Area of Support: Psychology/English/Calculus
    Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    I want to be a PACE Leader because I love helping others, and I had a positive experience of PACE during my first year. I want to be able to give back to the team to be able to share that same positive experience with others by ensuring that new students/ returners feel welcome and supported. My goal is to help them achieve their academic objectives. As a student-athlete, I understand the challenges of balancing multiple responsibilities. Becoming a PACE Leader would allow me to support fellow students in managing these challenges effectively. As well as enhance my skills of mentoring/ tutoring others.

    Future Goals

    My future goal is to continue my education and work towards my master's and PhD in clinical psychology. The end goal is to open my own clinic one day. I love working with others, and a significant aspect of psychology involves interacting with people. Therefore, this amazing opportunity to work with students will provide valuable experience and help me take the next step towards achieving my future goals.

    Fun Facts

    I have two great big Bernese Mountain dogs back home in Vernon. I've petted a shark, ridden a camel, and had pet alpacas in my lifetime. Obviously, basketball is a big part of my life, but many people don't know that I tore my ACL, MCL, and meniscus before joining the Wolfpack—proof that hard work really pays off. I also know how to play happy birthday on the guitar.

  • Caylah Lemon

    Caylah Lemon | Soccer
    Area of Support: Psychology/English/Citations/ French History/Philosophy
    Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    I want to be a PACE leader to help first year students adjust to university life of school and sports management. I want to set a good example for students to follow of being a good student, athlete, person and how people should act in the wolfpack community.

    Future Goals

    Master’s in counselling and then completing a PhD while working, maybe one day having my own practice, having my own research papers published, having a family and a little farm.

    Fun Facts

    I was bitten by a monkey, my favourite flavor of ice cream is bubble gum or lavender, I have swam with dolphins and turtles, I hate olives, I usually have one Starbucks a day, I have travelled to 10 different countries (technically 14 on my passport but didn’t leave the airport).

  • Kennedy Love

    Kennedy Love | Cheerleading
    Area of Support: Nursing/French/Biology English/Literature/Citations
    Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    Being a student-athlete is not an easy feat. It is important to build study skills that work for you and your busy schedule. I want to help my fellow student-athletes with their transition to university education and athletics. I love helping people and connecting, so feel free to come say hi, and bring any questions you may have. If I don’t have the answer, I can find someone who does!

    Future Goals

    I plan to graduate in the spring of 2025 with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing, take my NCLEX licensing exam and work as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics or Maternity.

    Fun Facts

    I was voted “Most School Spirit” in high school! If you’ve ever met me, I’m sure you wouldn’t be surprised.

  • Olivier Jumeau

    Olivier Jumeau | Soccer
    Area of Support: Geography/ Wildlife Biology/Natural Resource Science/French
    Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

    Why be a PACE Leader?

    To help 1st-year student-athletes adapt to university life and balance their athletics and academics. To provide support and mentorship to younger student-athletes.

    Future Goals

    To become a wildlife biologist.

    Fun Facts

    I like swimming, beavers and conifer trees.

Program contact

  • Erin Pincott

    Erin Pincott
    Learning Strategist, Transitional Support
    250-852-7245
    Biography

    Erin received her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from TRU in 2018; as a student, she competed on the TRU curling team and is a three-time U Sports silver medalist.

    As a former student-athlete, Erin is excited to support and give back to WolfPack athletes. Having gone through this experience herself, she can relate to the unique experiences and challenges athletes face as they navigate student life.

    Before starting this role in September 2023, Erin spent almost 5 years as the Sport Performance Coordinator for PacificSport Interior BC, which involved coordinating programs and workshops for diverse groups of athletes, coaches and parents. She also helped provide services, access to resources and support to high-performance athletes and coaches throughout the Interior BC region. These high-performance athletes and coaches ranged from those entering the pathway all the way to Olympians and Paralympians.

    Most of Erin’s free time is spent on the curling ice. She has represented Canada on the world stage in the sport of curling and continues to compete on the World Curling Tour and chase the Olympic dream. During the off-season, she enjoys playing soccer, working out and gardening.

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