The Coaches for the Bantam B/C team can't wait to meet all of our eager players this year. Please take a moment to get to know us!
Meet Coach Nikki Johnson!
Born and raised in St. Thomas, Nikki has been playing hockey since she was in Novice and just two years ago finished her final competitive season with the Panther's Senior A team. This past season, Nikki coached the Peewee C Panthers, wrapping up a very successful first year as a hockey coach. On top of coaching hockey, Nikki is actively involved in the St.Thomas Soccer Club, both as a coach to the U14 girl's team and as a member of the Board.
Nikki works at Reith and Associates in St.Thomas and is married to her husband Joe. With their dog Jet and their cat Milo, Nikki and Joe live in Port Stanley.
Meet Coach Jeff Lister!
Jeff grew up in St Thomas playing competitive sports and was fortunate to have had many great role models as coaches. Jeff has been making use of lessons learned from those role models by coaching various sports, including soccer for the past 10 years. Jeff has been volunteering with the Panthers helping out with coaching and is moving into his third year on the bench. He looks forward to continue mentoring and watching these athletes grow both as players and as young woman this season.
Jeff’s commitment to the girl’s success and positive experience is evident in everything he does on and off the field. Jeff is ready to get this season started!
Meet Coach Lisa Higgs!
Lisa Higgs, moving into her third season coaching with the Panthers, is 32 years old and played Panthers hockey from the time she was 11 - 18, took a break for university, and spent the past few seasons playing senior hockey, most recently with the Panthers Senior A team. For the past two years, Lisa has thoroughly enjoyed coaching at the Peewee level with the Panthers but is eager to take on the challenge of the Bantam team. Employed with the Township of Southwold, Lisa enjoys community service and is an active volunteer in different organizations. On top of hockey, she enjoys soccer, being outdoors, gardening, reading, and travelling. Lisa lives in Sparta with her husband Travis and dog Ace.