Leah Adams has led the way on and off the field while playing soccer for the Acadia Axewomen. She was recognized for her efforts with a national award on Nov. 5. Photo by Peter Oleskevich /Acadia UniversityArticle contentLeah Adams capped off her university soccer career with a national award.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Truro native was named the U Sports student-athlete community service award winner during the national soccer championship in Hamilton, Ont., on Nov. 5.Article contentArticle contentAdams, a fifth-year defender and Cobequid Educational Centre graduate, played the full 90 minutes in all of the Axewomen’s 12 conference matches this season. She scored a pair of goals against Moncton on Sept. 12.Article contentArticle contentAdams, a five-time academic all-Canadian, earned kinesiology and education degrees and is currently taking graduate-level courses.Article contentShe has devoted hundreds of volunteer hours to KinderSkills, AWAKE, and SMILE, and has coached community teams, supported adaptive sport programs, and organized initiatives such as a soccer baseball tournament that raised $4,800 for the Canadian Cancer Society.Article contentAdams is the fourth Axewoman to win the award, following Caoimhe McParland (2014-15), Alana Fairfax (2012-13) and Cathleen Bleakney (2011-12).Article contentAcadia defender Hannah McKinnon was also named to the national all-rookie team. The Timberlea native is taking kinesiology.Article contentOlivia Rizakos, a fourth-year forward from Guelph, earned the player of the year award while McMaster defender Shalagh Guha took home top rookie honours and Montreal’s Nadège Akamse earned the coach of year award.Article content
Adams recognized for work on, off the turf at Acadia University
