Soccer Dieppe Announces Leadership Transition and Welcomes Two New Team Members

As the spring season approaches and tryouts for competitive teams are gearing up, Soccer Dieppe enters an important new phase of its development. The club wishes to recognize the remarkable work of Damian Dyke, who is leaving his position as Technical Director, while announcing the arrival of Xavier Tshimp as the new Technical Director and Youssef Jouhar as Program Coordinator.

This transition reflects our commitment to continuity and growth, ensuring players, coaches, and families continue to enjoy an enriching experience at Soccer Dieppe.

Thank You, Damian: A Key Contributor to the Club’s Development

Soccer Dieppe sincerely thanks Damian Dyke for his dedication and work with the club.

Since joining, Damian brought a clear vision for technical development and strong discipline in structuring programs. His expertise is recognized across the province, including his experience as Technical Director in New Brunswick, his role as head coach at Crandall University, and his Soccer Canada National B certification.

During his time at the club, Damian contributed to several key advancements:

• Strengthening the club’s technical structure
• Mentoring and training coaches
• Improving the quality of training sessions
• Developing players in a structured, positive environment

His work helped improve multiple aspects of the organization and supported Soccer Dieppe’s ongoing growth.

On behalf of the entire club community—players, families, coaches, and volunteers—we extend our deepest thanks.

We wish him all the best in his future endeavors, and he will always be welcome in the Soccer Dieppe family.

Welcome Xavier Tshimp, New Technical Director

As part of this transition, Soccer Dieppe is pleased to welcome Xavier Tshimp as the club’s new Technical Director.

For several weeks, Xavier has been working closely with the team to ensure a smooth and effective transition, particularly important as the spring program and competitive team tryouts approach.

In his role, Xavier will be responsible for several key areas of the club’s sports development, including:

• Supervising coaches
• Developing and planning training programs
• Evaluating and monitoring players
• Implementing a consistent technical vision across age groups

His mission is to continue the work already underway while raising the training standards within the club.

Youssef Jouhar Joins as Program Coordinator

Soccer Dieppe also welcomes Youssef Jouhar, who now serves as Program Coordinator.

In this essential role, Youssef works closely with the Technical Director and administrative team.

His responsibilities include:

• Planning and organizing programs
• Tracking activities and training sessions
• Communicating with coaches and families
• Providing logistical support for club initiatives

His work ensures better coordination across the club and supports program growth.

Looking Ahead

The arrival of Xavier and Youssef comes at an exciting time for Soccer Dieppe. These milestones always represent a thrilling period for young players and their families.

Thanks to the combined efforts of the technical team, coaches, and volunteers, Soccer Dieppe continues its main goal: providing a positive environment for young players to develop their skills, passion for soccer, and team spirit.

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