CBU Male Athlete of the Year: Peter Schaale
The CAPERS Male Athlete of the Year Award was presented to soccer star Peter Schaale at the 45th annual Athletics Award Banquet this March. Schaale, who is finishing his third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program at CBU, dominated the field this year representing the University with passion and drive.
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Peter鈥檚 soccer career continues to grow; he recently signed a summer contract with the newest Canadian Premier League team, the . In September, Peter plans to return to CBU for his fourth and final year, where he is eager to finish strong with the CAPERS.
鈥淐BU Athletics is one big family,鈥� says Peter. 鈥淟ooking back on this year, I am truly proud of the culture we have built in the men鈥檚 soccer program and being part of that experience has taught me a lot.鈥�
Originally from Germany, Peter says Cape Breton has become a second home, where he has developed a 福利免费在线看 of teammates and friends. Peter鈥檚 message to young athletes is to jump at the opportunity to become a CAPER. 鈥淲e have a great athletic department, faculty and student body,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 doubt there are many universities out there as tight-knit as we are.鈥�
Congratulations on your well-deserved award, Peter! Though it might sting a little to see you in blue, we can鈥檛 wait to watch you dominate as a Halifax Wanderer.