Technical Director Announced

Swim Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Lance Cansdale as the organization's new technical director. He begins the position on April 1.

"With more than 16 years of experience as our provincial coach, Lance brings a wealth of knowledge to this new role," said Swim Nova Scotia president Michael Gorman.

"We are confident he will help lead swimming in the province to new levels of success."

The technical director will work closely with Swim Nova Scotia's executive director, Bette El-Hawary, on club growth and the evolution of club and athlete pathways. He will work with coaches and conduct periodic club visits.

As a former All-American swimmer, Lance has over thirty years’ experience as a competitive swimming professional; he is the former Executive Director for Swim B.C. and has been a Head Coach with some of the best club and university programs out there, including California State University-Bakersfield and Simon Fraser University, along with the Hyack Swim Club and the Halifax Trojans Aquatic Club. He has also been named the Head/Lead Coach for Canada at the 2013 and 2015 FISU Games, the 2010 Nations Cup and the 2011 NACC. He has also been part of the staff to three FINA World Championships (2001, 03, 05) and the Commonwealth Games (2002). Lance will also continue his coaching role with the Dalhousie Tigers University Program while working with Swim Nova Scotia.