Olson Pursues Passion For Ag And Soccer

Summer Olson has made a commitment to play for the Cougars women’s soccer program in the fall.

Summer Olson is an athletic 5’ 9” midfielder. She hails from the Minnedosa area where she grew up on a cattle and grain farm. Olson attended and played soccer for Minnedosa Collegiate Chancellors. Her first year in high school, her soccer team won a rural provincial gold medal. The next year, they won bronze, then won the B side finals in her grade 11 year. Like many others, the pandemic cut Olson’s high school athletics career short and there was no season during her graduating year. She is looking forward to getting back on the pitch and in a team environment again.

“My greatest strength is being able to adapt and grow with every team I am on,” said Olson. “I have been the designated kicker for corner and penalty kicks—I place every shot with precision and skill.”

Olson honed her soccer skills with the Minnedosa Mustangs indoor soccer team from 2016-2019 and the Westman Football Club in 2018. She was selected to represent Westman in the 2016 Manitoba Summer Games.

“Summer is an exceptionally strong player and she will serve an integral role on our team this fall,” said coach Kate Broadhead. “Her versatility, past experience and training will ensure she makes an immediate impact on the team.”

Minnedosa produces skilled soccer players and Olson’s sister, Abby, is among them. She played for the Cougars in 2019 while taking the college’s Business Administration program.

Olson maintained a 90 per cent or higher in her classes at Minnedosa Collegiate, which earned her honour roll status each year. She graduated with the second highest female average with 91.2 per cent. She will be taking the College’s Agribusiness program in the fall.

“I’ve grown up in the agriculture industry and have loved every minute of it,” said Olson. “It just makes sense to follow my passion for agriculture and turn it into a career.”