MCAC announces inaugural True Sport Team for basketball

The Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference (MCAC) is pleased to announce the inaugural True Sport Team for basketball teams in the 2022-23 season.

The True Sport Team was developed to recognize student athletes who demonstrate the principles of True Sport on the field of play, in the classroom and in the community.

MCAC – 2022-23 True Sport Team for basketball

Oluwanifemi Gbadamosi – Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) Blazers women's basketball

Anna Cushon – Providence University College (PUC) Pilots women's basketball

Kevin Martinez – Providence University College (PUC) Pilots men's basketball

Jayde Enero – Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) Les Rouges women's basketball

Jax Chammartin – Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) Les Rouges men's basketball

The True Sport seven principles that guided the selection for the Team:

1.   Go For It – Rise to the challenge - always strive for excellence. Be persistent and discover how good you can be.

2.   Play Fair – Understand, respect, and follow the rules. Play with integrity - competition is only meaningful when it is fair.

3.   Respect Others – Show respect for everyone involved in creating your sporting experience, both on and off the field of play. Win with dignity and lose with grace.

4.   Keep It Fun – Find the joy in sport and share it with others. Remember what you love about sport and why you play.

5.   Stay Healthy – Always respect and care for your mind and body. Advocate for the health and safety of yourself and those around you.

6.   Include Everyone – Recognize and celebrate strength in diversity. Invite and welcome others into sport.

7.   Give Back – Say thanks and show gratitude. Encourage your sport group to make a difference in the community.

All nominated student-athletes will be invited to apply for the Bill Wedlake True Sport Awards. At the end of each season, two student-athletes will receive a $250 award.

Head coaches comments about True Sport recipients:

Oluwanifemi Gbadamosi – "Oluwanifemi demonstrates fair play every day and cares for her teammates. She brings positive energy with her wherever she goes and builds up the people around her."

Anna Cushon – "I am so proud of Anna. She is an amazing person who cares deeply for those around her. She works hard and wants to improve herself. Anna is a great leader who leads by example and with intentional relationship. She is an exceptional student-athlete!"

Kevin Martinez – "For the last two years, Kevin has been a true positive leader for our community and basketball team. This year he was selected as captain of the team. From early in the season until now, he has worked daily on his leadership skills, never refusing a challenge. He is very invested in his study and involved in the Providence community and local communities by volunteering and leading the team during clinics for kids. He is a true example of the True Sport Principles."

Jayde Enero – "Jayde never lets a setback deter her from achieving her goals. She has worked very hard to improve her skills and she exudes positivity. She uplifts teammates when they're down and her energy is contagious." - Eric Lemoine, USB's Assistant Director of the Sports and Recreation Services Department

Jax Chammartin – "Jax exemplifies everything we look for in a USB student-athlete. He has an unmatched work ethic, an highly competitive spirit and he conducts himself in a very respectful manner. He's very engaged here at USB and in the francophone community as well." - Eric Lemoine, USB's Assistant Director of the Sports and Recreation Services Department