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By Ben Tompkins

Proud Huskie

Amy Prokop: The true definition of a ‘Huskie for life’

Sep 13, 2021 | 10:28 AM

Amy Prokop has had quite the journey as part of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies athletic program, beginning in 2004.

Back then, she joined the program as a basketball player in which she would play under the current head coach Lisa Thomaidis. Fast-forward to today, and Prokop’s now an assistant coach in a totally different sport at the U of S – soccer.

“I grew up as a multi-sport athlete participating competitively in both soccer and basketball. In grade 12, I was recruited by a few different universities to play basketball and/or soccer, but ultimately I followed my heart and chose to stay at home to play basketball for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.”

Little did Prokop know that basketball was just the beginning of her time as a Huskie.

“After finishing my eligibility as a student-athlete and completing two degrees with the U of S, I spent roughly two years working with Huskie Athletics in the Athlete Services and Event Coordinator roles.”

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That journey then evolved into soccer, back in 2015, when she met with Bryce Chapman.

“Chapman, who was the program director for both the men’s and women’s soccer programs at the time, reached out to see if I would be interested in joining the Huskie women’s soccer coaching staff. Fast-forward to today and I’m now going into my 7th year with the Huskie women’s soccer program and proud to say that we’ve continued to evolve and position ourselves as one of the top teams in the league,” Prokop told HuskieFAN.

Those last words may have felt like déjà vu for Prokop, as her time with the basketball team had a very similar feel.

“When I joined the Huskie soccer team in 2015, the program was starting to gain momentum with a few playoff appearances and earning respect as a competitor in Canada West. This was a familiar situation for me as it resembled the state of the women’s basketball program during my career. We managed to go from early playoff contenders to winning our first Canada West championship in my second year along with multiple national appearances during my time.”

“Part of joining the Huskie soccer program was knowing that I could contribute to the growth trajectory they were on and bring ideas or strategies to the table that I’d experienced as an athlete. Beyond that, I was eager to be a positive female role model for the program and to bring my passion for team dynamics, communication and culture.”

Regardless of how her journey has gone or how it will evolve in the future, Prokop had one last thought to share when looking back on her time as a Huskie.

“As a kid, I remember watching Huskie basketball and soccer games in the stands, idolizing the athletes and dreaming of being in their shoes one day. To be able to follow through on that dream and have such a long and fulfilling experience as a Huskie, it’s been amazing. I’ve learned so much through each of my roles with the Huskie organization and it’s truly shaped me into the person I am today in my career and in the community.”

Along with reflecting, her message ended off quite simple.

“Whether I’m organizing an event as part of a Huskie committee, cheering the women’s basketball team on in the stands as a proud alumnus or on the field pushing for that next level as a coach, I am proud to be a Huskie!”

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