Thunderwolves women’s volleyball is pleased to announce that outstanding libero Tiana Cowper will be joining the team

The Thunderwolves women’s volleyball program is pleased to announce that outstanding libero Tiana Cowper will be joining the team beginning this 2022-23 season. Cowper joins the women’s program with a 19-0 record from her OCAA season at Durham college in 2019-2020, a team Alberta Beach volleyball nod, and multiple academic achievements including a CCAA All-Academic Award (2019-20).

 

Charlotte Quotes:

“We are very pleased to have Tiana transfer to our team this season. She is a hard-working individual on and off the court, and her tenacity and commitment to the sport is inspiring. Her experience as a libero at the varsity level and competitive drive will be a critical part of shaping our team culture this year.”

 

Quotes from Tiana: 

“I chose to be part of this program because it aligns with my athletic and academic goals. Lakehead volleyball is somewhere I feel I can express my passion and joy for the game, work toward my career goals, and be a part of a team of like-minded individuals.”

 

“I look forward to playing competitive volleyball within an inclusive and uplifting culture. I am also excited to learn more from Coach Sider and push myself and my teammates throughout the season to be the best version of ourselves.”

 

Academic:

Honours (2018-19)

CCAA All-Academic Award (2019-20)

President’s Honour Roll achievement (2019-20)

Top Overall GPA for women’s volleyball (2019-20)

Dean’s list (2020-21)

Athletic Academic Award – National Scholar Award (2020-21)

 

Athletic:

14U Division 1 Silver at Provincials and 5th in Division 1 Tier 1 at Calgary Nationals (2015)

15U Division 1 6th place finish at Provincials (2016)

16U Division 1 Tier 4 Silver at Nationals (2017)

Beach: Multiple top 8 finishes from 14U to 18U, 2 bronze and 2 silver medals (2015-2019)

Durham College: First in the OCAA East Division with a 19-0 record and fourth at OCAA championships (2019-20)

Elite Training System Commitment Award (2019-20)

Alternate for team Alberta Beach volleyball 21U (2022)

 

Tiana will be completing a degree in Kinesiology during her time at Lakehead.