Canadian opposite Kiera Van Ryk described the family-like atmosphere what cultivates each of their individual life and game skills for a collective and collaborative success.
“What’s so special about Team Canada is we try to be like a family off the court. We live apart for eight months in a year, and when we come back, we’re kind of thrown to be playing again,” Van Ryk started.
“It’s really a welcoming space where everyone is excited to see friends and family again. And I think that can give us an edge in the competition because we are a team that wants to be around each other, play off-court games together or just simply have dinner together. That creates the connection that we need on court.”
