Meet Our Coaches
Our coaches help Dartmouth Crossing skaters build confidence, develop technique and enjoy the sport. Meet the people behind our programs and the experience they bring to the ice.
Todd Landon
Head Coach
Todd is a Chartered Professional Coach with more than 20 years of experience in high-performance speed skating and athlete development. He holds an Advanced Coaching Diploma and is a certified Competition Development speed skating coach and Coach Developer.
Throughout his career, Todd has worked with athletes and coaches at the provincial, national, and international levels, including preparing athletes for the Canada Winter Games. He has played an important role in developing speed skating programs and supporting coaches throughout Atlantic Canada.
In 2024, Todd received Speed Skating Canada’s Coaches Award of Excellence, recognizing his contributions to the development of the sport.
Our Coaching Team
Colin Murchison
Coach
Colin is a valued member of the Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club’s coaching team, helping skaters develop their skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for the sport.
Colin supports athletes as they strengthen their skating fundamentals, refine their technique, and progress toward their individual goals. He encourages skaters to challenge themselves, celebrate their improvements, and enjoy the experience of learning and competing.
Magda Campbell
Coach · Former Polish National Short Track Team Athlete
Magda brings an exceptional competitive background to Dartmouth Crossing as a former member of the Polish National Short Track Speed Skating Team.
Her experience competing at the national-team level gives her firsthand knowledge of the technical precision, dedication, and preparation required in high-performance speed skating. She brings that perspective to coaching, helping skaters develop strong fundamentals, improve their technique, and build confidence on the ice.
Conor Bint
Coach
Conor is actively involved with Dartmouth Crossing Speed Skating Club as an assistant coach, volunteer, and skate sharpener. In addition to working with skaters on the ice, he supports club events, equipment preparation, and various initiatives within the speed skating community. His dedication extends beyond the club through his involvement with Speed Skate Nova Scotia.
Conor’s commitment to the sport has been recognized through Nova Scotia’s Support4Sport Volunteer Awards. His ongoing contributions at both the club and provincial levels help foster a welcoming, supportive, and thriving speed skating community for athletes and families.
Connor Taugher
Coach
Connor brings experience in competitive sport, coaching, kinesiology, and physiotherapy to the Dartmouth Crossing coaching team.
He served as Nova Scotia’s provincial speed skating coach at the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Connor also holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University.
His understanding of movement, physical performance, and athlete development contributes valuable expertise to the club’s coaching program.
Neill Evans
Coach
Neill brings decades of experience in short-track speed skating and athlete development.
He coached Nova Scotia short-track athletes at both the 2007 and 2011 Canada Winter Games and has contributed to competitive speed skating in the province for many years.
His extensive coaching background and knowledge of the sport provide valuable guidance to skaters as they improve their technique and develop their racing skills.
Myah Payne-Landon
Coach and Competitive Skater
Myah brings the perspective of an accomplished competitive skater to the Dartmouth Crossing coaching team.
She represented Nova Scotia at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in short-track speed skating and has continued to pursue competitive opportunities while sharing her experience with younger athletes.
In 2025, Myah was selected as a Sport Nova Scotia True Sport Athlete Ambassador, recognizing her commitment to positive sporting values, personal development, and giving back to the sport.