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First Name
Ava Provenzano
Sport
Soccer
Number
#7
Years Playing
Nine years
Playing Level
Rep soccer, high school and university next year (Algoma Thunderbirds)
Hometown
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Height
5’4”
Other Sports Played
Rep Hockey
School
St. Mary’s College
Position
Striker and forward
How do you spend your free time?
I spend my free time with my friends and family.
The best thing about me is?
I believe the best thing about me is that I am a very well rounded person, I care unconditionally for the people in my life and would do anything for them.
I am happiest when?
I am happiest whenI am with the people I love and playing the sport I love.
What is one thing that people would be surprised to know about you?
One thing people would be surprised to know about me is that I love to read.
List three words that people use to describe you?
Compassionate, determined, and honest.
If you go anywhere in the world where would that be and why?
If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Italy and Ireland because that’s where my family is from.
My greatest wish is?
Play soccer at the highest level.
Ten years from now I will be?
Ten years from now I will hopefully have a career and still be playing soccer.
If you could meet any person in the world, dead or alive, who would that be and why?
If I could meet any person in the world, dead or alive, it would be my Nono Carmen. He passed away right before I was born.
What motto or slogan best describes you?
A motto that best describes me is “live everyday like it’s your last and don’t sweat the small stuff”.
What is most important to you outside of athletics?
Outside of athletics the most important things to me are my academics and maintaining good grades for my future. Outside of school the most important thing to me is being a good all around person. Along with being the best version of myself for my friends, family and community.
Why did you choose to attend Algoma University and play for the Algoma OUA Thunderbirds?
I chose to attend Algoma University because they have a program in the career path I have chosen, which is law. I chose to play for the Algoma Thunderbirds in the fall because I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play the sport I love for my hometown team.
What else should we know about you?
I am able to bring a positive attitude, hard work and dedication to the team, along with my own set of skills as a striker.
