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Sydney Canney

  • Award
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  • Week Of
    7/1/2021
  • Sport
    Women's Soccer
  • Bio
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Sydney Canney
Adel, Iowa
Class of 2022


Why did you chose Central?


I chose Central because of all the different opportunities it had to offer. I was able to be play soccer, receive a great education, create connections/relationships and participate in other activities.

Favorite professor and why?

Professor Dawn Reece in the Sociology department. I had her my freshman year in class and she changed my whole perspective on life. She is also a great supporter of me and had a great influence on studying more sociology during my time here at Central.

You’re majoring in Communications because?

Language and writing have always been my strong suits, and I have a heart for helping people. I thought Communications would be the perfect fit because I enjoy making connections with people and there are a lot of avenues I can take with a Communications major, specifically working for a non-profit.

Besides athletics, what else are you involved in on campus?

I am involved in FCA, SAAC and I work in the Sports Communications office

Who are your go-to musical artists?

This is probably the toughest question on here. I love many many types of music genres so I will tryyy to do this…
  1. Tory Lanez
  2. Marc. E Bassy
  3. Iann Dior
  4. Christian French
  5. Boy Bands!! (Backstreet Boys, One Direction, Jonas Brothers)
How has attending Central and playing a sport impacted your life?

Playing a sport at Central has made me realize how much of support system there is here. Whether it is teammates, coaches, professors, or friends there are so many people that have your back and will help you with anything you need.

What is your dream job?

Realistically, I would like to be a communications project manager with a non-profit organization. My absolute dream job would be a dancer even though I can’t dance at all…

If you could be a character in any TV show or movie, who would it be?

Rachel Greene from Friends. She has the best fashion style ever

Teammate you’d like to see on American Ninja Warrior

100% Maddi Fish

Favorite TV Show

Lucifer or Shameless

What’s it like to play for Coach Kobylinski?

It is great to play for a coach that is very passionate and knowledgeable about the game of soccer. Coach Koby is very intentional and detailed with his connections with players and the team!

What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central soccer?

I love being with the girls and all the traditions we have like singing “Man in the Mirror” before games and the lip sync battle with the men’s soccer team.

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

I can’t even think about what I’ll be doing next week sooo I have no idea what life has in store. Hopefully in 10 years I’m living life to the fullest!!

Favorite food from Central Market

CTO Burgers and Fresh Cookie Tuesday

Bucket list

Ride a Segway
Train a Service Dog
Be an extra in a movie
Travel!!
and much more


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
12/4/2025 Elison Ritzert Dance team
11/14/2025 Maximus Reitano Football
10/30/2025 Landry Pacha Volleyball
10/16/2025 Ava Goben Women's Cross Country
10/2/2025 Jenna Mitsuko Mahoney Women's Tennis
9/18/2025 Allie Pfantz Women's Golf
9/4/2025 Emily Patten Cheerleading
8/21/2025 Estella Allen Women's Triathlon
8/7/2025 Kelley Duffy Women's Soccer
7/24/2025 Mason Back Men's Cross Country
7/10/2025 Jack Hillis Men's Soccer
6/26/2025 Tommy Morlan Men's Track and Field
6/12/2025 Mark Kenney Baseball
6/5/2025 Mickey Martens Women's Golf
5/29/2025 Abbie Stelk Cheerleading
5/22/2025 Ernest Alvarez Chedzoy Men's Tennis
5/15/2025 Abigail White Women's Track and Field
5/8/2025 Emma Lenox Softball
5/1/2025 Caleb Douglass Baseball
4/24/2025 Ethan Gordon Men's Golf
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