About Us
The Halifax Raiders have been active for over 25 years.
The 2001 Halifax Raiders were undefeated through the regular season, the Provincial and Maritime Playoffs.
The 2003 Halifax Raiders were undefeated through the regular season.
The 2004 Halifax Raiders were undefeated through both the regular season and the Provincial Playoffs.
The Raiders were Provincial Champions in both 2001 and 2004 and Maritime Champions in 2001.
Our Coaches
Mike Duda
Head Coach
Mike played both High School and university football. In University he played for both Dalhousie and Acadia. Mike has coached minor football at both peewee and bantam levels for 13 yrs. He was League President for 2 yrs, Halifax Minor Football President for 10 yrs, treasurer for fundraiser organization (bingo) for 3 yrs and minor football representative on that organization for 10 yrs. Mike has been a member of Football Nova Scotia board for about 10 years as a minor football representative including 3 years as Vice President.
Stewart McLean
Offensive Coach
Gorsebrook Golden Hawks - Offensive and Defensive Line in both Pee Wee and Bantam
Head Coach Gorsebrook Bantam Team in 1978 (I was the only Coach!)
QEH Lions (75 - 77) Quarterback - All City and MVP 1977
Acadia University Middle Linebacker 79 - 82
Captain three years
Two Time All Canadian (1981/1982) and Two Time Most Valuable Defensive Player in the Conference (81 and 82 Presidents Award Nominee)
Two National Championships 1979 and 1981
1980 Conference Champions
Most Improved Player in 1981
Most Valuable Player in 1982 (Most Proud of This!)
Drafted by Calgary Stampeders in 1982
In Calgary 1983 as a linebacker. Not there all season due to injury.
Raiders Assistant Coach (2001- Present)
Rick Edwards
Assistant Offensive Coach
I played and coached minor football in Halifax with the Hfx. Argos back in the 70-80's. In my youth I played on one provincal championship peewee team and later coached another team that lost in the provincial final.
I returned to coaching with the Raiders in 2004 when my son expressed an interest in playing minor football.
I didn't realize how much I missed the game until I got involved with the Raiders. The experience with the other coaches, and the great young men we work with, has been one of the best things to ever happen to me. I hope, if things continue to work out, that I can stay around the game in some role for years to come.
David Larder
Defensive Coach
David has coached the Halifax Chargers for the past three years. With the Chargers David was the line coach, both Offensive and Defensive. This is David's first year with the Raiders.
Damian Byrne
Assistant Defensive Coach
Damian started playing football at age ten and until he was fourteen he played here in Halifax for the Gorsebrook Golden Hawks. Damian played three years at St Pats as a line backer and an offensive guard. Damian went on to play Middle Line Backer at St. Mary's for five years 82-87
This is Damian's first year coaching full time.
