Our Vision & Mission
We are Halifax's first professional women's soccer club.
Vision: We will inspire future generations, create an environment where everyone can dream big and be the beacon of hope that ignites limitless potential.
Mission: We are creating an environment locally, where every player can flourish, every fan can find belonging and every individual can realize their full potential. By leading with authenticity and warmth, creating moments of joy through unforgettable experiences and cultivating strong relationships, we will be a thriving professional soccer club that demands global & national attention.
Courtney Sherlock
CEO
Dr. Courtney Sherlock, Co-founder and CEO of Atlantic Women’s FC, grew up in Fall River, Nova Scotia and has worked in the HRM as a veterinarian since 2006. She now has ownership in six veterinary hospitals, real estate and several other business investments. She is proud to have been selected as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs for 2022.
She was introduced to soccer through her children who have grown up playing the sport. When the opportunity to become involved with the NSL was presented, the idea of doing a start-up company in a different field than veterinary medicine was very exciting and is a great opportunity. A professional women’s soccer league is long overdue in Canada and Courtney is very proud to be an owner in one of the founding teams and looks forward to ball drop in early 2025.
She now lives in Cow Bay with her husband Adam, three children and a variety of dogs, cats and chickens.
Val Malone
President
Val Malone, President of the Halifax Tides FC is a seasoned executive known for her transformative leadership and strategic acumen across diverse industries. She has recently moved back home to Halifax after a 23 year stint in Toronto and has quickly immersed herself back into the world of sports in HRM. She volunteers alongside her husband for her kids' sports teams and thrives working in our community.
Val developed a passion for sports marketing, sponsorship, and activation while cultivating partnerships with renowned properties including the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and the Toronto Blue Jays. In addition to her strong background in sports marketing, she specializes in crafting data-driven strategies that foster growth and operational efficiency. Her expertise spans commercialization, comprehensive go-to-market strategies, and optimizing business operations, supported by a strong foundation in marketing and communications.
She has exemplified her dedication to community impact through her role as a co-founder of the M+M Girls Movement, a youth leadership program for adolescent girls, and her volunteer work in the various communities across both Nova Scotia and Ontario.
Val also holds certifications in professional coaching! She has a passion for empowering teams to achieve shared visions and impactful results. She continues to drive innovation and sustainability across her endeavors, advocating for women’s leadership in business and environmental conservation.
Amit Batra
Sporting Director
A proud resident of the community of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Amit Batra joins Halifax Tides FC as Sporting Director. Armed with a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie University and a CSA ‘B’ License, Amit brings a unique blend of strategic vision and extensive coaching experience to the club.
His influence spans across grassroots development, with impactful contributions to Soccer Nova Scotia, Scotia Soccer Club (now Suburban FC), where he achieved notable regional and provincial successes. His tenure also includes roles as Head Coach at Mount Saint Vincent University and Co-Technical Director at Dartmouth United Soccer Club (now United DFC), where he cultivated talent and mentored aspiring coaches in his community.
Amit has been the driving force behind the growth & success of Acadia University’s Women’s Soccer Program. Since joining in 2010, Amit landed the program six AUS Championship game appearances, and claimed the 2021 AUS Championship. In his time leading the team they saw an impressive overall record of 71 wins, 16 losses, and 24 draws. He showed his empowerment and development skills through the accolades his players earned with one AUS MVP, one AUS Rookie of the Year, and three AUS Student-Athlete Community Service Awards. On the national level, his athletes enjoyed 11 USPORTS All-Canadian Awards, three All-Rookie team players, one USPORTS Student-Athlete Community Service Award and three overall USPORTS Championships appearances. His leadership extends beyond the pitch, where he served as Director of Student Recruitment for the university as well, where he excelled in fostering growth and innovation.
Amit aims to cultivate a dynamic program at the Tides, fostering a local culture of excellence to elevate on-field performances and inspire the next generation of female players, coaches, and sports executives. While he’s not busy building a professional women’s soccer club, you can find Amit coordinating his son’s busy sports and extracurricular schedule, including soccer and paddling.