Name: Jenny Wolever
Program: Kinesiology
Academic Year: 3
Sport/Position: Soccer/Forward
 
"I started playing soccer when I was six, and I played on a boy's team so that I could play with my best friend," said Wolever. "I guess I loved it because I've kept playing since then."
 
Jenny Wolever, a Toronto native, made her rookie debut with Queen's soccer in 2015. "When I came to visit, it just felt like the right place for me. I had seen the women's team play a few times, and I remember seeing a fast-paced game and a strong team," said Wolever.
 
Training camp did not fall short of her expectations. "Coming into training camp I was anticipating a high level of play, which is exactly what I encountered," continued Wolever. "I was introduced to a high-tempo, physical group of girls and it was definitely an adjustment playing at that level."
 
It's safe to say that she adjusted. Upon her rookie season debut, the 5'4 attacker proved a high impact player and offensive force.

Appearing in eight games and scoring four goals, her season was cut short due to injury. However, her time on the field left a lasting impression, and young Wolever was nominated an OUA All-Star.
 
Overcoming her injury, Wolever played a key role in the success of the soccer program this past 2016 season. With an 11-4-1 regular season finish, the Gaels secured an OUA silver and a berth at the U SPORTS Championship hosted at Acadia in Nova Scotia.
 
Queen's captured a fourth place national finish, while Wolever was honoured as U SPORTS Championship All-Star for her strong performance during the tournament.
 
"Jenny's biggest contribution at nationals was her relentless work rate to continuously take on defenders," said fifth year captain Laura Calendar. "Her fitness was a key component for us as she was as explosive at the end of the tournament as she was one day one completely fresh."
 
Leading the OUA in assists, third year Wolever is off to a great start this season and has stepped into a veteran player role.

"Quick, incisive and a stylish, balanced dribbler, Jenny has established herself as one of the most dynamic strikers in U SPORTS soccer," said head coach Dave McDowell. "As a senior, we look forward to seeing her continue to develop areas of her game and to offer leadership to a large group of talented incoming first years."