Thompson Rivers University Athletics

The man at the helm for over 15 years, there can be no doubt that Ken Olynyk left a tremendous impact on Thompson Rivers University, the WolfPack and the greater Kamloops community. With a long-lasting legacy that includes guiding the department through some of the most important years in its history, Olynyk laid the foundation for what the WolfPack are today and what they will be for years to come.
 
Joining the UCC Sun Demons in 2003, Olynyk oversaw not just the transition of the department from CCAA to CIS (U SPORTS) competition, but also led the way when the Sun Demons became the WolfPack in 2005-06. During his tenure Olynyk led the department to nine U SPORTS team national championship appearances, including three silver medal and a pair bronze medal performances. Over his time with the WolfPack over 400 student-athletes earned either PACWEST Academic Excellence or U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian honours. In the community Olynyk pushed the WolfPack to become leaders in both Kamloops and beyond with the athletic department raising countless dollars to support numerous initiatives.
 
Known for going above and beyond to support student-athletes, Olynyk was committed to developing not just outstanding athletes on the field of play but successful students that would go on to become leaders in their respective communities across the world. Hosting four successful U SPORTS National Championships throughout his time with the WolfPack, Olynyk’s work put not just Thompson Rivers University, but the city of Kamloops on the national stage time and time again.