Brynne Spence Coleman

Brynne Coleman, a fourth-year student at Humber and member of the Humber Hawks women’s volleyball team, exemplifies the concept of living life to the fullest. Having already graduated with a diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services, Brynne is currently enrolled in Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program.

She has been playing volleyball competitively for 10 years and has seen her fair share of successes at both club and varsity levels. In club volleyball, Brynne won nationals in 2008–09, and as an athlete for Humber, she has been a part of three national titles, alongside a Bronze Medal at the national level in her second year. Brynne has a history of sports and athletics outside of volleyball as well, playing both baseball and badminton while growing up. She enjoys taking hikes and seeking thrills all over the globe, from swimming with sharks in Hawaii to skydiving during an internship in Australia.

On top of all her other accomplishments and adventures, Brynne was also a part of Humber Classic, which helped raise over $1500 for Autism Awareness. Upon graduation, Brynne plans on attending the University of Waterloo and hopes to explore a career in working with either seniors or children.

Aaliyah Davidson

Aaliyah Davidson is in her fourth year at Guelph-Humber and has been heavily involved in both the school’s softball program and the Athletics Department. Having been playing softball since she was 5 years old, Aaliyah has seen scores of successes on the field. Before attending college, Aaliyah was the national top batter of all softball players at the high school level in 2012. As a member of Humber’s softball team, she has gone to two national championships, is an OCAA Provincial Silver Medalist, and was an OCAA All-Star in her third year.

Aaliyah keeps herself busy off the baseball field as well. She has made Humber’s Honour Roll twice, and on top of her athletic and academic accomplishments, she also works various roles within the Athletics Department, from customer service to supervision to advising on proper athletic wear. Aaliyah’s primary passion outside of softball is early childhood education and working with children with special needs. She plans on coming back to Humber for another year to pursue an Ontario Graduate Certificate for Early Childhood Education—Special Needs, with the hope to work with children in either a daycare or a hospital after graduation.

Justin Marra

Justin Marra, currently in his first year at Humber, has a long and expansive history with baseball, having traveled all around North America for his sport. Justin first began with tee-ball when he was young, continually progressing and improving, and eventually playing for the Ontario Blue Jays amateur baseball program as a 16-year-old. After making Canada’s national team when he was both 17 and 18, which included a second-place finish in the World Qualifiers, Justin was drafted in the 15th round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs.

He spent the next several years competing in the Cubs’ system, primarily for their Class A affiliates, playing across the United States, including for teams in Idaho, Indiana, and Oregon. In 2015, Justin played for Les Capitales de Quebec in the Can-Am League, and recently played for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the IBL. He now plays as a catcher for the Humber Hawks baseball team.

Outside of baseball, Justin also played hockey until he was 16 and has experience with other intramural sports. As a student at Humber, Justin is currently studying Business Management, with which he is hoping to expand his knowledge and learn how to one day run his own business.

Kingsley Boasiako

Kingsley Boasiako, a fifth-year student at Humber, exemplifies excellence in all its forms, balancing a packed schedule split between athletics, academics, and working in the field. Born in Ghana, Kingsley was two years old when he came to Canada, where he was raised. He was only five when he began playing soccer, and he hasn’t looked back since. As a student at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School, Kingsley won OFSAA for soccer twice, and in Grade 12 was named Athlete of the Year. The accolades have kept coming at the college level for him too, having won at both provincials and nationals three times.

Already having studied business at Guelph-Humber, Kingsley is currently enrolled in Accounting, for which he has made Humber’s Honour Roll. He has also won Humber’s Pinball Clemons Leadership Award, which is awarded to a student with high academic standing and community involvement. Indeed, Kingsley also dedicates time to helping others, having worked at a soup kitchen last year. And if this all wasn’t enough, Kingsley, who aspires to work in the financial field with accounting or auditing, currently works for Toronto-Dominion Bank, earning valuable experience for his future.

Nick Suddes

Nick Suddes is currently in his fifth and final year at Humber, where he plays a crucial role within the college’s Athletics Department. Presently in his third year of Humber’s Sport Management program, Nick primarily works on livestream production for Humber athletics, covering all fall sports, including volleyball, baseball, and soccer. Depending on the day, his work can include directing, filming, video editing, and more, leaving his mark on Humber Sports broadcasts in more ways than one.

In addition to this, he also has journalism experience reporting on softball for Humber Hawks Sports this year. Nick’s love of sports extends beyond management, however, having been playing hockey since he was six years old. He still plays hockey today, playing on Humber’s extramural hockey team, and he also played soccer when he was younger. His work and dedication to Humber athletics have earned him great recognition, winning the Joe Suzer Award for Humber Media. Nick aims to continue with hockey and sports media production after graduation, and dreams of working for the OHL in production, game day operations, or sales and marketing.

Mohammad Khosroshahi

Mohammad Khosroshahi is currently studying towards an Advanced Diploma in Sports Management at Humber College and is deeply involved in working for Humber’s Athletics Department. He started at Humber in 2015, having previously studied radio broadcasting at Seneca College, where he also has experience with on-air hosting. Mohammad wears many different hats while working for the Athletics Department, primarily working in sports information and play-by-play commentary for Humber Hawk sporting events, while also occasionally writing stories for Humber Hawks Sports.

His interest in sports is not limited to working on the sidelines either, as he previously played high school basketball while attending Alexander Mackenzie High School in Richmond Hill. Outside of sports and radio, Mohammad has an interest in music production, as well as a strong self-focus toward community outreach and youth development. He has previously volunteered for the Run for the Cure Marathon and aspires to one day work for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, as well as continue his dedication toward youth development and explore coaching.

Josh Grimes

Josh Grimes of Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School and Regional Arts Centre has already built up an extensive sports résumé for himself. Josh, a Toronto native, says his primary athletic focus is golf, which he has been playing since he was six years old. He also has experience playing hockey and lacrosse, and through both skill and dedication has garnered praise and accolades in all three. During his time in high school, Josh placed sixth at the TDCAA Golf Championship, has competed in OFSAA twice for lacrosse, and played at the Ontario Hockey Federation Championships in 2014 and 2017. He has also racked up his fair share of individual honors as well, earning Senior Athlete of the Year and MVP acknowledgments in both golf and lacrosse. Josh presently plays Under 21 AAA hockey for the Toronto Aeros of the GTHL and has entered his first year at Humber College, attending the school’s Lakeshore campus, where he is studying Business Administration and Golf Management.

Mikaela Lucki

Mikaela Lucki of Bishop Allen Academy excels as both an individual and a leader, both on and off the track. A highly accomplished track athlete, the Toronto-born Mikaela began running in Grade 9 and soon became a captain for both the cross-country and track teams at her school. Alongside running cross-country, she competes in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m track events, of which 800m is her best. In Grade 10, Mikaela finished second at OFSAA in the 800m and was a finalist in the 800m at the Canadian Jr. Nationals this past summer. As a member of her 4x400m team, Mikaela also won OFSAA this past year. Her leadership abilities also shone through as a member of her high school’s Leader in Training program (LIT), a mentorship program for Grade 9 students. Mikaela, as part of this group, also served as a counselor for Grade 9 orientation camp. In addition to her dedication to running, she was also a member of her school’s swim team. Mikaela is currently attending the University of Illinois, where she is majoring in business. She is considering law school after graduating and, in the future, hopes to be a politician and work in government.

Mark Grimes

Mark Grimes, a long-serving city councilor in Toronto, has been a key figure in promoting sports and community development in the city. Throughout his tenure, he has championed various projects aimed at boosting the profile of sports and enhancing recreational facilities.

Grimes’ commitment to sports development began early in his political career when he campaigned on a promise to build a hockey arena in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. In 2009, he fulfilled this promise with the opening of the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a practice facility for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Marlies, among others.

Grimes has also been instrumental in bringing major sporting events to Toronto, such as the NCAA International Bowl, the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and the PGA Championship. He played a key role in the construction of BMO Field, home to Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts, and the Biosteel Centre, the Raptors’ practice facility.

In his home ward of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Grimes has led the construction of several recreational facilities, including an artificial playing turf and dome at Lakeshore Collegiate Institute, a skateboard park on Eighth Street, and the skating trail in Colonel Samuel Smith Park.

Grimes’ efforts have not gone unnoticed, as he has received recognition from various sports organizations, including the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Canada Sports Hall of Fame, and the Toronto Sports Council. He has also been involved in community initiatives, such as the Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer tournament.

Grimes’ dedication to sports and community development reflects his belief in the importance of providing quality recreational facilities and programs for all residents. He continues to work towards creating healthy and vibrant neighborhoods in Etobicoke and across Toronto.

Eurico Rosa da Silva

Eurico Da Silva achieved victory in the world All Star Challenge held in Sapporo, Japan. His notable accomplishments include winning 500-plus races over a five-year span competing in Brazil and close to 300 victories in four and a half years in Macau. He also captured the Brazil Derby, a two-mile Grade 1 turf race.

Da Silva began his riding tenure in Canada three weeks after the 2004 Thoroughbred season started. It’s worth noting that his lifetime totals don’t include Brazil and Macau numbers. In 2004, Da Silva made his first year at Woodbine a memorable one, recording 47 victories, two added-money wins, and $2,116,932 in purse earnings.

Among his achievements, Mona Rose (fourth in balloting for Canada’s Champion Turf Female) added to his success, winning the Dance Smartly and Belle Geste Stakes. His first Toronto oval score came aboard Arthur Silvera’s Point Hidden on May 20. Notably, 30 of his wins came in sprints, and he posted 155 top-three finishes in all.

In 2005, he captured the Ontario Fashion Stakes with Colonial Surprise, showcasing his consistent performance. Da Silva moved up two spots in the rankings (13th to 11th) from 2004, with an average win odds of 8.34, which was second-best among top 20 riders.

The following year, in 2006, he upped his win total by 19 from the previous year (61-42) and increased his purse earnings total by nearly $400,000. Da Silva broke like a bullet and went wire-to-wire with Shot Gun Ela in the Ontario Fashion Stakes, marking the second straight year he won the event. He ranked 11th for the second consecutive campaign.

In 2007, Da Silva won 83 races (22 more than in 2006), ranking sixth overall. He also netted six Woodbine stakes wins, teaming with Torquay to take the Valedictory Stakes on December 9, the final added-money feature of the season. Notably, he set Woodbine-best marks across the board in purse earnings ($3,649,504), in the money finishes (228), and starts (651).

Da Silva’s achievements continued to rise, winning seven dashes over the final 10 days of racing. In 2008, he topped the 100-win mark at Woodbine for the first time, securing 105 victories and winning 13 stakes races, marking the second-best mark in the category.