Gary Waterman  Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator   gwaterma@stfx.ca Gary Waterman is entering his 6th season with X-Men football. Gary spent three seasons as the defensive co-ordinator with StFX, and in 2009 Gary took on the role of Head Football Coach at St. Francis Xavier University. The hiring of Gary Waterman marked the first time in StFX history that an alumnus would lead the X-Men football team. Gary’s background in coaching began 19 years ago at Father Michael Goetz High School in Mississauga. During his time at Father Michael Goetz he served as a Head Coach, offensive co-ordinator and special teams coach. He was also head coach of the basketball and track and field teams.      Don Davis  Assistant Head Coach / WR's   A native of Montreal, Don was the quarterback of the University of New Brunswick Red Bombers for four years, leading them to Atlantic Bowl appearances in 1969 and 1970. He was instrumental in bringing football to Fredericton High School in 1985 and served as head coach from 1985 to 1993 and again in 1996. In that ten year period his teams won eight New Brunswick Provincial Championships. Included among the quarterbacks who honed their skills under Don Davis are Sean Hickey of Mount Allison University who was named Most Outstanding Offensive Player in the 1991 Vanier Cup; Allison Brooks, a five year starting quarterback at Mt. Allison (1993-1997); and Tristan Hovey, a former McGill University quarterback.      Jon Svec  Defensive Coordinator / LBs   Jon Svec will be entering his fourth season as a coach with the X-Men, and his third season as Defensive Coordinator. The past two seasons have seen five Defensive X-Men named to the CIS All-Canadian Team, including the 2010 President’s Trophy winner and 1st Overall pick in the CFL Draft, Henoc Muamba. Jon received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Waterloo, where he played linebacker for five years for the University of Waterloo Warriors Varsity Football Team.      Josh Lambert  Special Teams Coordinator / QB’s   Josh Lambert joins the X-Men following ten seasons of coaching with the Acadia Axemen. At Acadia Josh served as the Offensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator and Director of Football Operations. Before going to Acadia Josh spent time coaching at Southeast Missouri State and Marshall University, where he was a part of two Motor City Bowl wins. Josh is a welcomed addition to the staff and will take on the role of Special Teams Coordinator as well as QB Coach in 2011.      Terry Chisholm  Running Backs   Coach Chisholm is returning for his twenty third consecutive season with the X-Men. Terry will once again coach the Running Backs in 2011. Coach Chisholm was the recipient of the 2008 Gino Fracas Award, a national award that recognizes outstanding career service by a volunteer assistant football coach. He is very active in minor sports in the Antigonish area, including football, soccer and hockey. An Antigonish native, he is the vice-principal at St. Mary’s Academy in Sherbrooke.      Sam Moreau  Offensive Line   After a three year absence Coach Moreau returned to the X-Men in 2009 as the Offensive Line Coach. Coach Moreau was the X-Men Offensive Line Coach from 1999 to 2004. A former standout with the Q.E.H. Lions in Halifax, Coach Moreau brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the X-Men. After completing an outstanding playing career with the X-Men, Sam attended Dalhousie Law School, graduating in 1996. Currently, Sam is a staff lawyer with the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission in the Port Hawkesbury office.      Dave Bance  Defensive Line   After an absence, Coach Bance returned as the X-Men Defensive Line coach in 2009. As a player at StFX, Dave was a five year starter and an AUS All-Star. Dave received his Bachelor of Arts from StFX, his Bachelors of Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and his Masters of Education from the University of Portland Oregon.  Dave is currently the Principal at Rev H.J. MacDonald School in Heatherton. He resides in Tracadie, Nova Scotia with his wife Jody and their three children Riley, Hannah, and Cailunn.      Stephen Espie  Defensive Backs   Stephen Espie is a graduate of the University of Waterloo majoring in Kinesiology. At Waterloo, Stephen was a five year defensive player at defensive back and linebacker. After graduation, he completed his education degree at Lakehead University. He is now entering his second year with the X-Men football team as the defensive backs coach.      Dan Arpin  Assistant RB's /  Special Teams Scout Team Coordinator   Dan Arpin is a StFX graduate with a major in modern languages and former member of the X-Men. He is entering his third full season of coaching with the X-Men. He will be assisting Coach Chisholm with the running backs as well as with special teams.      Chris Johnson  Assistant OL /  Offensive Scout Team Coordinator   Chris Johnson is entering his second year as an assistant with the X-Men where he will be assisting Sam Moreau with the offensive line. Chris received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor where he played linebacker on the University of Windsor Varsity Football Team.      Adam Chisholm  Kickers /  Special Teams Scout Team Coordinator   Adam Chisholm is a StFX graduate with a major in history and religious studies and former member of the X-Men. He is entering his second year of education, and his third season as the kicking coach with the X-Men.        Bob Chisholm  Strength and Conditioning   While attending StFX Bob was a member of the Varsity and Junior Varsity Hockey Teams and the Varsity Wrestling Team. Following graduation Bob taught physical education at the high school level in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia for two years prior to joining the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Bob was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for over 19 years serving in Vancouver, BC, Montreal, Que., Gander, NFLD and Halifax, NS. During his service with the RCMP Bob gained further training with the Emergency Response Team and Tactical Units. Bob's training experience includes training with and preparing members of the Canadian Military, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Fire Fighting Services. A lifetime multi-sport athlete, Bob has focused his passion as a coach and trainer specifically with elite athletes and emergency response personnel.    Calvin Mims  Assistant Defensive Line Coach   Calvin Mims enters his first season as an Assistant Coach with the X-Men. Calvin finished his playing career in 2009, following 4 years of playing Defensive End for StFX.  Calvin will be assisting Dave Bance with the Defensive Line this season.    Thomas Narbaitz  Assistant DB’s Coach /  Defensive Scout Team Coordinato     Thomas Narbaitz will be joining the Coaching Staff in 2011, as he will miss the season due to injury. Tom will bring his knowledge of the playbook to the coaching side of things, assisting Defensive Backs Coach Stephen Espie.