GRIT Coaching Staff

The key to unlocking the full potential of any athlete is having great coaches who can provide training that matches the personality of the person. Come work with us and together we'll find your path.

      Terry Sweeney

      Head Coach

      Coach Terry has a wealth of knowledge in the track world with which he is excited to share. He is a trained Performance Coach, certified Club Coach in sprints and hurdles and part of the VIP coaches organization of Nova Scotia. Also added to his knowledge base are a certified sprints/hurdles coach through Altis (Dan Pfaff) and a certified horizontal jumps coach through Altis (Boo Schexnayder). A certified Personal Trainer with ISSA and was previously a Fitness and Sports Director with CFB Halifax for ten years. If not coaching at a track meet, you can often find Terry volunteering as an official.
      Terry is always looking for ways to expand his knowledge in ways that will help his athletes. He is constantly collaborating with coaches near and far to grow his knowledge.

      Carol Ann Sweeney

      U8, U10, U12 Coach

      🌟 Carol Ann a Kinesiology grad from Guelph University is the owner /operator of Fit Right Orthotics . She is passionate about coaching kids. She loves to see the smiles on their faces as they make their first jump or accomplish a new goal. An enthusiastic athlete herself she loves the outdoors , Carol Ann is excited to be teaching new athletes. She understand the importance of providing good guidance to the young inspiring kids. Its all about providing a fun pressure free environment that enables the kids to thrive. Carol Ann recently completed her Run, Jump, Throw training along with her Sport coach training.

      Veronique Promelle

      U8 Coach

      Veronique,
      or “Coach Vee”, is the mother of 3 active children and works for Dalhousie
      University and the IWK Health Centre. Although not a track and field athlete
      herself, Veronique was a competitive gymnast in her youth, and has experience coaching recreational gymnastics to children, and later was a sailing instructor. She loves making sport fun and engaging and watching children grow in confidence. 

      She believes nurturing a love for exercise and awareness of the body is a gift for life. 

      On the weekends, she can be found running in Point Pleasant Park with her Golden Retriever Melba.

      Body Boudreau

      U10, U12 Coach

      We’re thrilled to welcome Brody Boudreau to the Grit Athletics Dartmouth team! Brody is a true multi‑sport university athlete, currently competing in both track and football at Saint Mary’s University (SMU).His athletic journey is nothing short of inspiring:- On the track, Brody was part of a sprint relay team that advanced to nationals.- On the field, he recently capped off a football season with SMU by winning a Conference Championship.- Growing up, Brody ran competitively and became a multiple‑time high school provincial champion.Brody brings incredible energy, experience, and passion for sport to our athletes. His background across multiple disciplines makes him a fantastic role model for young athletes learning to balance strength, speed, and teamwork.We’re excited to have Brody on board and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll make with Grit Athletics Dartmouth!

      Sierra Sweeney

      U10, U12 Coach

      Coach Sierra is very excited to share her passion for athletics with the next generation. A track and field athlete herself, she loves to help kids develop the same spark she has for the sport. She recently graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance. She is very passionate about research and looks forward to helping others enhance their athletic capabilities through scientific findings. Now doing her Masters in Calgary
      Sierra is a certified Run, Jump, Throw, Wheel Instructor and a trained Gymnastics Foundations Coach. She understands the importance of keeping sport fun while also challenging her athletes to be the best athletes they can be.

      Kevin David

      U10 / U12 Coach

      Kevin Terry a long-time runner who has competed in events from the 1,000 m on the track to multiple ultramarathons.Kevin has a Masters degree in Linguistics from Memorial University and his early career was focused on youth and education including experience with special needs groups. He then spent many years working for the Government of Canada abroad as a Foreign Service officer. Since returning home to Nova Scotia, he has pursued opportunities to give back in sport through board positions with Run Nova Scotia and leading the organization of the Nasty Nuttby 5k race. He looks forward to fostering a lifelong love of sport and personal development with the young athletes of GRIT Athletics.