Joining our Board in November 2019, Chris's experience coaching our younger players will be a huge asset to his new role of VP Minis. A dedicated dad to two Storm boys and an enthusiastic Mini coach since 2017, Chris is also a long time recreational soccer player and he is trained in coaching, ethics and safety. Chris hopes he can foster his same love of the game at an early stage with the Storm Mini program. His goal is to make every training session and game inclusive, fun packed, full of movement and an opportunity to learn key soccer skills.  When he is not wrangling the U10's and U11's, he is biking, hiking with his dog or enjoying movie nights with his family.

Emma joined Storm Soccer as a Coach in early 2022 and accepted the role of President soon after. Hailing from Manchester, England, following sports isn’t just a hobby, it’s a passion and Emma has definitely brought that passion to Storm. You can take the girl out of northern England but not the north out of the girl! For 15 years, Emma has worked as a Solutions Architect. Starting her career in healthcare and working tirelessly to improve processes, structures, and systems to create consistency and efficiency, she has undertaken roles as the Head of Communications and Marketing, Head of Human Resources and has worked in Business Development and Operations. Since moving from healthcare in 2019, Emma is now working with businesses across Nova Scotia, to help grow and scale their impact within the communities which they are based… And working with Storm Soccer to ensure the players are always put first.

Stephanie has been a member of the Storm community since 2022. As a devoted mother of two boys, she has consistently been involved in their activities over the years, including school trips and outings, and their sports. 

Stephanie is a reliable and active part of our team community. She served as team manager for her son's team last year and has continued in this role this year. Always willing to help out, Stephanie has recently brought her enthusiasm and team spirit to the communications and social media team. Her bilingualism in French and English will be a significant asset in keeping everyone connected and informed.

If you have any photos or videos you would like to share you can email them at communications@stormsoccerclub.com or tag us on our social media pages, we will gladly share them. 

Kimber has a passion for community involvement and brings valuable experience in volunteer leadership, with a focus on creating inclusive and engaged communities. She has a background in Early Childhood Education, Social Work and is a Certified Volunteer Administrator. Her oldest son is a longtime soccer player and a new member of the Storm community, and her youngest is eager to join in the coming years. Kimber is excited to support the club as a board member and looks forward to helping create a positive, welcoming experience for all players and families.  

Elaine is a parent of two young players in the club and is excited to join the board to help support a strong, inclusive soccer community for all families. She grew up playing soccer and other sports in Nova Scotia and knows how valuable local sports programs are in building confident, active, and connected kids.

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With over 15 years of coaching experience—including youth sports and a varsity basketball program—Elaine brings a solid understanding of the importance of creating positive environments for all players. She looks forward to working with fellow board members, volunteers, coaches, and families to continue growing a welcoming and fun soccer culture.

Blake's experience in sport has been in hockey, but his son's passion for soccer has brought him to Storm. Blake played Division 1 hockey in the NCAA at Cornell University for 4 years and went on to have a brief professional career. Blake has trained former and current professional hockey players when his playing career came to an end. He then transitioned out of hockey as his family grew. Blake lives in Dartmouth with his wife, Melanie (who is a former Dalhousie soccer player with a few senior women's gold medals at Nationals), their two boys Kingston and Montague, and their dog, Queenie. 

Shannon (she/her) is a proud soccer parent who joined the board in 2025. New to the world of soccer, she’s still learning the rules—so if you see her at the field, feel free to help her continue to build her understanding of offside! Shannon is passionate about giving back to the community and values the role sports play in kids’ development. Outside of soccer, she’s also involved in co-operatives, paddling and loves staying active. Clear communication and creating a positive, supportive environment for youth are at the heart of her volunteer work.