Before TMU: Brings a wealth of experience after four seasons with the Guelph Gryphons in OUA competition, where he also served as team captain... In his rookie season with the Gryphons, was part of the campaign that won OUA gold in 2021... Standout time with Guelph earned him OUA West All-Star honours in both 2023 and 2024, as well as Team MVP honours in 2024... Off the pitch, Yates also excelled academically, earning U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status in 2023 and 2024... Spent five seasons with Guelph United in League 1 Ontario, where he has continued to refine his skills at the semi-professional level... Was a part of the team that captured the League1 Premier Championship in 2021... Named Guelph United's Supporters' Player of the Year in 2024 and earned League1 Second Team All-Star recognition in both 2023 and 2024.