Madeline Belding is an assistant coach with the University of New Brunswick Women’s Basketball program and a long‑time member of the sport community in Fredericton. After a knee injury ended her playing career at Acadia, she entered coaching in 2013 through the provincial team system, beginning immediately in high‑performance environments and later expanding her experience across New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Ontario, including six years as a full‑time assistant at the University of Windsor and time at the University of British Columbia.

Her pathway has given her a unique perspective on culture‑building, standards, and long‑term athlete development, and she remains deeply committed to mentorship, particularly in supporting female and emerging coaches. With thirteen years of coaching experience, she is passionate about creating people‑first environments, strengthening development opportunities across the province, and fostering a basketball community in New Brunswick that prioritizes joy, growth, and meaningful roles for athletes at every level.

Josh Slate is a Fredericton‑based soccer coach with twenty‑nine years of playing experience and fifteen years of coaching experience, working extensively with grassroots and competitive teams through the Fredericton District Soccer Association. A former Dalhousie University player, he transitioned into coaching after an injury, stepping in at the invitation of a former coach and quickly discovering a passion for developing athletes. His pathway has since included coaching provincial teams, Canada Games teams, and numerous youth programs across the region.

Guided by the mentorship he received early in his career, he is committed to giving back by supporting emerging coaches and fostering environments where players can learn, grow, and enjoy the game. With the momentum of the 2026 FIFA World Cup creating new opportunities for engagement, he is optimistic about expanding participation and elevating the standard of soccer in New Brunswick. His coaching philosophy centres on fun as the foundation for long‑term development, and he encourages young coaches to stay open, try new approaches, and learn from everyone around them.

Micheal On is a Fredericton‑based coach with fifteen years of combined athletic and coaching experience across triathlon, swimming, biking, and running. After beginning his career as a math teacher, he transitioned into sport through dragon boat racing before expanding into triathlon, earning both Level 1 and Level 2 World Triathlon coaching certifications. His coaching journey has included roles with UNB Track and Field and Cross Country, UNB Swim, Velo NB, and Triathlon NB, where he now serves as Head Coach for the U23 program and contributes nationally as a facilitator and evaluator with Triathlon Canada.

Guided by a strong belief in building coaching culture, he is motivated by the long‑term development of athletes and environments, and sees mentorship as a meaningful way to give back to the New Brunswick community that shaped his own growth. Looking ahead, he is committed to strengthening provincial performance, expanding training and talent‑identification opportunities across the province, and fostering a sense of belonging and community within his coaching practice.

Linda Forest has been a dedicated member of the ringette community in New Brunswick for more than thirty years, contributing as a coach, official, volunteer, facilitator, and association leader. After moving to Moncton and discovering limited opportunities in the sport she had played in college, she began refereeing in Riverview and later helped establish the Shediac Cap‑Pelé Ringette Association, coaching its first teams and supporting its rapid growth.

Her daughters’ progression into provincial programs led her to assistant coaching roles from 2005 to 2011, including the Canada Games team, and she has since continued to support athletes and coaches through team‑building work, mental‑skills development, and the facilitation of CSI Ringette clinics. Affiliated with both the Shediac Cap‑Pelé and Moncton Ringette Associations, she remains committed to strengthening the sport through mentorship, inclusive programming, volunteer retention, and the continued development of competitive and community‑level opportunities across the province.

Barry Morrison is a lifelong member of the soccer community in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with thirty‑eight years in the sport and twenty‑seven years of coaching experience. He began coaching in high school through YMCA indoor programs before completing a Bachelor of Kinesiology with a coaching concentration at the University of New Brunswick, which led to roles with FDSA, Soccer New Brunswick, and the UNB women’s program.

After earning a high‑performance coaching diploma from the National Coaching Institute in British Columbia and gaining experience in both New Brunswick and Alberta, he returned home in 2012 and now serves as Director of Soccer for FDSA and Head Coach of the UNB Men’s Soccer program. In addition to his team roles, he works as a coach developer with Sport NB and Soccer NB, and is committed to mentorship, inclusive sport environments, and creating meaningful, enjoyable experiences for athletes at every level.