President
Chris Hand
- Retired Military Officer, now working as a Reservist
- Married with 2 children. Youngest active in U16 Boys program
- Board Member on several organizations
- Graduate of UNB and resident of Fredericton
VP (Internal)
Howie Myatt
- Involved with FDSA for 30+ years as administrator, coach, referee and parent
- Longtime coach of Premiership Soccer.
- Member of Fredericton Old Boys and Fredericton Athletics SC
- Volunteer with a number of Fredericton non-profit groups
- Lawyer with Yerxa Myatt firm
VP (External)
Chris James
- Has been involved with the FDSA for 20+ years as a player, coach, referee and administrator
- Former UNB Varsity Red Soccer Player
- UNB Graduate with Chartered Accountant Designation
- Presently employed with Shannon and Buffett Chartered Accountants
- Married to Erin James
Secretary
- Married with two children, one playing in FDSA
- Previous involvement with FDSA Micro, Mini, Youth & Premiership
- Volunteer experience with Little Rocks Curling, YBC & YCBC basketball and Bliss Carman Athletics
Treasurer
Karen Grant
- Board Member since 2004
- Married with two boys
- Recipient of the 2006 & 2011 Volunteer President’s Award for volunteerism
- Recipient of 2007 & 2011 Soccer NB Volunteer of the Year Award
- President of Kiers Marketing Group
Micro Director
Alain Doucet
douceal@gmail.com
- Married with two children (2 yr. & 4 yr. old)
- Presently employed with Caisse Populaire Beausejour Ltee.
- Played youth soccer years in Ontario
- Played one year of FDSA U18 Premiership
- Played three years with UdeM
- Played & managed FSSL for nine years
- 2nd year as Micro Director
Mini Director
Chris Abbandonato
- Middle School Science Teacher
- McGill, UNB & STU graduate
- Pointe-Claire Soccer Board Member for five years
- Coach of competitive and rec soccer for eight years
- Former youth soccer player
- Soccer Award recipient 2001 & 2006
Youth Director
Jason Hallman
jayfhallman@gmail.com
- Former youth soccer player
- Graduate of UNB with Business Administration
- Currently employed with Xplornet Communications
- Coaches various other sports
- Fredericton resident for 12 years
Division I Director
Matt Forster
forster30@hotmail.com
- Graduate of UNB with Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies
- Graduate of STU with Bachelor of Education
- Current UNB Masters student
- Coached and played soccer at various levels
- Is actively involved in a variety of sports
Director at Large
VACANT
Director of Officials
Simon Murgatroyd
- Responsible for developing referees for the soccer community
- Former goal keeper at the FDSA Premiership Level
- Recognized National Referee who participated in several National Championships, Summer Games and University Competitions
- Presently employed at the South Hampton House assisting people with head injuries
- Married with three children
Premiership Director
John-Ryan Morrison
john-ryan.morrison@gnb.ca
- Long time FDSA player, coach and referee
- Won seven FDSA provincial youth titles
- Represented NB at three CSA Challenge Cups
- Former UNB & STU player
- Employee of GNB
“Old Boys” Representative
Rick Patterson
Senior Women’s Representative
Shannon Myers
- Played in the FDSA Recreation Program for numerous years
- Graduate of Saint Thomas University & UNB
- Focus is to continue expanding Senior Women’s Program
Past President
Mike Gagnon
- President 2009 – 2011 seasons
- VP of Operations during 2008 – 2009 season
- Coached recreation & competitive sports
- Served on Executive of various organizations
- Retired Manager with NB Dept of Transportation
City of Fredericton Community Services Representative
Robert Glenwright
- Landscape Horticulturist for the City of Fredericton
- 30+ years of experience on soils/turfs for sporting uses
- FDSA Board representative for the City of Fredericton for over 10 years
- Soccer Parent of daughter who attended nationals for 2 championships
- Former coach of hockey and baseball and player in hockey, football and rugby
