My name is Eden Faith Olivia Wells. I was born and raised in Regina and have decided to continue my education at home. I am currently a transfer student in the Faculty of Education, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Physical Education. Before beginning my studies at the University of Regina, I attended Harvest City Christian Academy, a small school in North Regina from Pre-school to grade 12. My parents are the lead pastors of the affiliated church, Harvest City Church, which I have been a part of since I was born. Besides my home, I spent most of my life in that building. Whether it be for school, church, sports practice, or other occasions, it was my home away from home.
My family is my everything. I have two younger sisters; Asia, who is currently seventeen, and Jael, who is currently fourteen. My parents are highly involved in my church and me and my sister’s sports lives. They have coached us in every sport we have participated in, such as volleyball, soccer, and basketball. I was fortunate to spend two amazing years of high school playing alongside my middle sister Asia and compete in volleyball and basketball. My Dad has coached me since I was a little girl. He has been my biggest role model and the person I look up to the most in my life. He has had the biggest impact on me on the sports field and in my life. I have never met someone as wise as my Dad. I know that I can trust him with any questions that may come to mind. The way he motivates me, pushes me, and supports me makes me feel like I can accomplish anything. I have watched my Dad coach basketball my entire life, and recently I have found that I have the same passion for coaching. I was fortunate to coach my youngest sister and the elementary girl’s basketball team at my previous school when I was in grade eleven. I loved every second of it. The impact I had on the players and the way they grew to love the sport left an unforgettable feeling inside me. I knew that coaching was something that I wanted to do in my life. I currently am a coach for Hooplife and Masterpiece basketball programs and hope to one day coach at my previous high school and take over from my Dad
One of my biggest passions in life is sports. When I was five years old, my Dad introduced me to my love of sports by putting me in the Timbits Soccer League. For the next eleven years, soccer would become my main sport. I competed at a high level which allowed me to travel all over Canada and into the United States. I had multiple Division 1 schools show interest in me from the time I was fourteen years old. However, slowly over time, my love for soccer turned to hate. I no longer felt motivated to get better; I despised my coaches and would cry after every practice because of mean teammates. I concluded that my happiness matter more to me than a division 1 scholarship. Instead, I found a different love and passion for basketball. It provided me with the same opportunities as soccer; I got to travel the country and into the United States, compete against future WNBA players, and receive multiple Canadian university scholarships I am forever grateful for. With much consideration and times of stress, I proudly choose to stay home and play for the University of Regina Women’s Cougars. By staying home, I can still live rent-free, stay close to my family, and play on one of the best teams in the country. Sadly, my career barely began due to a shoulder injury and ACL reconstruction surgery last year. I look forward to the New Year when I will be fully recovered and I can return to play. 
Another of my passions is young people. In my first year of university, I was enrolled in Pre-physiotherapy, very different from Education. I also knew I had a passion for teaching, but I felt like I was following in my Father’s footsteps. He had attended the same school from pre-school to grade twelve, played basketball at the University of Regina, and was a teacher. I tried to go in the opposite direction and choose something unrelated to teaching. However, deep down I knew that this was not for me and that the love for teaching was not my Father’s, but my own. I transferred into Education this fall, and it has been the best decision!