KAMLOOPS – A pair of student-athletes that have come from afar to represent the WolfPack, TRU and Kamloops with pride make up the Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's soccer 2024-25 graduation class.
 
Both Olivier Jumeau and Mikkel Rosenlund will play the final home games for their WolfPack careers this Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. inside Hillside Stadium. Standouts on the field and in the classroom, the duo will both leave a positive impact on the program.
 
OLIVIER JUMEAU
Joining the team for the 2019 season, the product of Carnforth, ENG has started 13 games for the 'Pack and has made a large impact on the program both on and off the field. The six-time Academic All-Canadian is the team's long-time Academic Support leader and has helped countless teammates in the classroom.
 
Graduating with …
Already holding a Bachelor's of Geography with a minor in Environmental Economics, Jumeau will graduate with a Master's of Science next Fall.
 
What's next for you?
I really enjoy research, especially wildlife research and I'm looking to do a PHD after I graduate. I'm not too sure in what or where quite yet but I know that it will be wildlife ecology.

Where did that passion for wildlife and the outdoors come from?
I definitely didn't take a conventional route to this field of academia. I grew up in England and I am really lucky that both of my parents are very outdoorsy, we did a bunch of hiking, kayaking, open water swimming and mountain biking. This passion started with beavers, I was really interested in beavers when I was growing up, there's work being done to reintroduce beavers to the UK and in high school me and my friends started fundraising for beaver reintroduction and one thing led to another and here I am.
 
How did you end up making the decision to join the 'Pack?
One of the major reasons was coach John Antulov. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for the trust that he showed me as an 18-year-old. I had one offer to come play soccer in Canada and that was TRU. The longer I'm here, the more I realize that was the best decision I've ever made. I owe a lot to John for the faith he put into me as a young player and the opportunity to live and go to school in Canada was one I couldn't turn down. Coming to Kamloops was one of the best things I've ever done.

How do you think you have grown during your time at TRU?
It's unbelievable to see how much progress I've made both on the field and off the field as well. I'd say I'm a lot more independent as I've grown up and I'm really liking who I'm turning out to be so yeah, I've changed a lot.

What is your favourite WolfPack memory?
Winning nationals, there's not much that can beat that. I also think back to my first ever game at TRU when I was 18-years-old and we won, that was a really special moment for me.

What sort of legacy do you think you'll leave behind?
I'd like to think they will remember me for my hard work and commitment to the program, but in reality they will probably remember me for bugging them all to go to PACE to do study hall every Monday night.
 
What are your emotions as you get closer to your final game with TRU?
Playing for this program literally means the world to me. I've been here for six years and have grown so much as a person on and off the field. To represent this school and this town is a really special thing for me, so to think it's coming to an end is not something I'm quite ready to accept just yet.

Do you have anything else to add?
I want to say a thank you to all the professors I've had at TRU as well, they've been just as influential to my career as my coaches have been. So thank you to my professors and my teammates for all the support they've given me as well.

 
MIKKEL ROSENLUND
Starting his time with the 'Pack in 2021, there can be no doubt that the product of Denmark has made his mark on the program over the course of his 49 career Canada West starts. With five goals and four assists to his name, the steady defender has excelled on both ends of the field for the 'Pack.
 
Graduating with …
I'll be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts

What's next for you?
I don't really know what is next. It's quite surprising to me that I stuck around for four years but hopefully I'll use the degree for something when I go back home.

What do you hope to do when you're back in Denmark?
I'll definitely enjoy seeing all of my family and friends again. I have a dream of becoming a police officer and I might not use my degree for that, but that's the dream.
 
What was it about TRU that made you want to join the 'Pack?
The whole experience. I knew this was a good team with good facilities, the school looked nice and I just had to take the leap of faith to try something knew. I haven't regretted it since.

How do you think you have grown during your time at TRU?
On the field and off the field I think I'm a lot more mature and calm, a lot more studious for sure.

What is your favourite WolfPack memory?
It has to be nationals. That was an unreal experience just with the team and everyone around it. It was crazy, it was everything that I dreamt about when I decided to come here but ddin't even think was possible.

What sort of legacy do you think you'll leave behind?
Hopefully as the tough Dane. No hahah, as a nice guy and a good player.
 
What will you miss the most after leaving the program?
Being on the field with the guys. The whole college soccer experience is unmatched, you can't get that anywhere in Europe or most places over here. I'll miss the whole team.
 
Do you have anything else to add?
I would like to thank the entire coaching staff and the TRU Athletic Department for everything they have done for me over the past four years. It's something that I will always cherish and remember.