Off-Season Profiles: Sam Barrowcliffe and Damian DeDekker

Over the summer, we caught up with X-Men Soccer's Sam Barrowcliffe and Damian DeDekker on their off-season plans, favourite moments at StFX and what they're looking forward to this season — plus more!

To watch Sam and Damian in action with the X-Men, check out the full 2023 season schedule and purchase game tickets here.

Sam Barrowcliffe

Nickname: Barrow

Summer Bucket List Item: Visit Italy

Pre-Game Pump Up Song: Back to Back by Drake

Favourite StFX Memory: First game

Funniest Teammate: Dyan Vil

Favourite Pro Athlete: Marcus Rashford

What are you up to this summer?

Working and playing soccer.

What's your favourite off-season workout/activity?

Biking.

What are you most excited for this season?

Preseason in Ottawa.

Damian DeDekker

Nickname: Damo

Summer Bucket List Item: Footy

Pre-Game Pump Up Song: Public Service Announcement by Jay-Z

Favourite StFX Memory: Ethan Trask's rookie idol on the team flight to Newfoundland

Funniest Teammate: Dyan Vil

Favourite Pro Team: Edmonton Oilers

What are you up to this summer?

Coaching footy and playing footy.

What's your favourite off-season workout/activity?

Footy.

What are you most excited for this season?

Winning an AUS championship.