| PacificSport Vancouver Island

Amanda Gould

Sport Leader

Amanda is a Sport Leader and leads PacificSport's Active Transportation project. ...
Catharine Edwards

Program Coordinator

Responsibilities include:· Physical Literacy Training and Development for Teachers, Coaches and Recreation Professionals· Multi-Sport Programs for kids 4 - 12· After School Programs Catharine is a graduate of Physical and Health Education from Queen’s University and has been involved with coaching for the majority of her life....
Drew Cooper

General Manager

Drew Cooper is the General Manager for Nanaimo-based, PacificSport Vancouver Island. The Vancouver Island Centre strives to be that vital link in the sport development system that allows athletes and coaches to seamlessly move through the continuum from grass roots through to high performance levels. A graduate of Simon Fraser University, Drew retired after a 21 year competitive rugby career that included the Quebec 'National' Team and clubs on both coasts and in the US. He has coached 17 seasons in the sports of basketball, soccer, football and rugby and was a certified basketball referee for 4 years. The opportunity to work in an environment in which it was possible to make a young athlete's dream come true was the motivation to work with PacificSport, and he considers himself fortunate to be surrounded by so many coaches, athletes and sport administrators who are also passionate about the value of physical activity. ...
Geoff Hackett

Special Projects & Mental Performance Coordinator

At PacificSport Geoff's responsibilities include; assisting with programs around athlete development and physical literacy; lead planning for community events related to sport and physical activity, Mental Performance Consultant working with athletes and coaches around Vancouver Island. Geoff is actively involved in the soccer community on Vancouver Island. With over ten years of coaching experience, Geoff has been committed to developing young goalkeepers in the local area grow their passion for the game. His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology from the University of Windsor. ...
Hannah Taves

Sport Leader

Hannah is a Sport Leader. ...
Jenn Houtby-Ferguson

Marketing & Communciations

A seasoned marketing & communications professional, Jenn Houtby-Ferguson, CMP CMM has a passion for sport. Jenn is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with nearly 20 years experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. A games veteran, Jenn has helped organize several multi-sport games including; 2004 Canada Senior Games and 2007 Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon. More recently, Jenn was the Director of Promotions for the 2014 BC Summer Games in Nanaimo and supported Team BC as Team BC as Manager of Communications for the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta. ...
Kathy Davidson

Administration Coordinator

Kathy brings an extensive sport administration and financial literacy background to the PacificSport Team. A long-time volunteer of Nanaimo BMX, Kathy has worked tirelessly to support local athletes and the club. ...
Kelly Matters

Sport Leader

Kelly is a Sport Leader with PacificSport Vancouver Island. ...
Kevin Lindo

Athlete & Coach Services Coordinator

Responsibilities include: • Provide athletes & coaches with benefits & services through regional initiatives and partnerships• Coordinate the IGNITE Athlete Development program• Create educational opportunities for Vancouver Island athletes and coaches Kevin has 14 years of coaching experience and over 20 years of playing experience. After working as a Football Development Officer in the UK, Kevin became a Professional Youth Development Coach for the Major League Soccer franchise New York Red Bulls. This became a stepping stone for him in the MLS as is now the Island Head Coach for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Kevin carries this experience into his ACS role and is extremely passionate about creating a positive environment for athletes and coaches to develop. ...