(February 29, 2020 -- Ottawa, Ontario) Ottawa Lions coach Sarya Ross watches over Aspire program practice  at Ottawa Lions practice.
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International Women’s Week – Sarya Ross

To honour International Women’s Week, we want to say thank you to our many women coaches who promote our sport in such a positive manner and model strength, dedication and leadership for tomorrow’s leaders. We appreciate everything you do! We know how hard it is to balance work and family life! The fact that you still find the time to come out and volunteer with our athletes is proof of your superhero powers! Thank you!


Working with the Aspire distance athletes, Sarya brings some demanding leadership and commitment to the program that has groomed countless athletes to success in high school and prepared them for post-secondary demands.

Moving from British Columbia to attend the University of Ottawa for an undergrad in Conflict Studies Human Rights, Sarya competed for the Gee Gees during an exciting period that saw the women’s cross-country team challenge the best in the country at the National Championships in 2014. Now enrolled in Dual JD/MA International Affairs she continues to be involved with the Gee Gees as an academic mentor which exemplifies the commitments required to excel in school and commitment to the club as an entirety.

Sarya’s ability to manage her academics, mentorship with the Gee Gee’s, coaching and initiative to find other ways to help make her an invaluable leader among our coaches.

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