KAMLOOPS – Kim Olness, a 6’4″ middle/right side who graduates from St. Mary’s Secondary in Calgary, Alberta, this June, will suit up with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack women’s volleyball team this fall.

Olness, who has also played club volleyball for Cal Air, explained the factors that influenced her decision to move west for varsity play.

“I chose TRU because it really feels like the best fit for me. When I visited the campus a couple weeks ago, I instantly felt welcomed by everyone around me. It’s very easy to instantly see all the potential TRU offers, while growing and expanding,” she said.

Olness was also very impressed with WolfPack women’s volleyball head coach Carrie Barrett.

“Carrie has been so helpful to me,” she said. “I saw many great aspects in her whenever we met, and I know she will be a great motivation to me in the coming years. I look forward to the coming season and I can?t wait to get out there.”

The feeling is mutual, said Barrett.

I am thrilled to add Kim to our roster,” she said. “Kim is a well rounded young woman whom I believe will fit in well with this year’s recruiting class and veterans. She is a terrific student, and at 6’4 and technically disciplined Kim will make an impact on our volleyball program.”

For more information, please contact:
Kim Olness at 403-281-6388
Carrie Barrett at 250-374-4911