Outdoor Soccer Captain, Bethany Herman, Wins Female Mel Sylvester Leadership Award

Calgary AB -  In her 5th and final year, Bethany Herman’s illustrious career was capped off by winning one of Ambrose University’s top athletic awards, the Mel Sylvester Leadership Award. 

Herman has been a consistent presence through the ups and downs of the Women’s Soccer Program.  Looked up to by her teammates for her desire to be excellent on and off the pitch, she has lead by example every step of the way.  Not fazed by multiple coaching changes throughout her years, or ebbs and flows in the success of her futsal or outdoor soccer team, Herman leaves a legacy that will not be forgotten.

Coming off of a disappointing 2018 Futsal Championship that saw the Lions lose in the bronze medal game in their home gym, Beth led her team back to the playoffs of the 2019 Futsal Championships.  This time the team would go on to win the University’s first ever ACAC Championship.  Not a surprise to those who know Beth, she played at the top of her game for the duration of the tournament and would go on to win the tournament MVP. While Beth and her team were looking forward to the chance to defend their title this year, their dreams would be cut short due to the tournament being cancelled due to COVID-19.

While the transition to outdoor soccer over the years hasn’t been glamorous, her dedication, belief in her teammates and desire for success didn’t fade.  After the announcement was made, many of her teammates commented publically in support of their friend.

1st year Emma Shipton commented, “What can this Woman not do??? So thankful for you Beth”.  

While fellow midfielders, Kaitlin Maehara, said Meg Buchanan glowed about her as well!  “Honestly, could not agree more [with Beth winning the Mel Sylvester Leadership award], it’s been an honor and privilege to know and play alongside you!” said Maehara while Buchanan echoed that Beth had “left some big shoes to fill” and that it has been “oh so sweet to play alongside you.”