Antigonish, NS - StFX X-Men football offensive coordinator Coach Snyder has been selected to coach Football Canada's U18 national team at the 2017 International Bowl as their offensive coordinator.

"I am really excited about the opportunity to represent Canada in the 2017 International Bowl in Orlando with 40 of the top U18 players in Canada," comments Coach Snyder.

"My experience with Team Canada in 2015 in our victory over Team USA in Dallas was incredible. Any time you have the opportunity to represent your country in a sporting event internationally it is a unique opportunity and something that should be cherished. It is an honour to be selected."

This year's event will take place in Orlando, Florida from January 23-29, 2017 with Canada's game versus Team USA scheduled for January 28th. 

Coach Snyder previously served as the offensive coordinator for U18 Team Canada in 2015, earning a victory over the USA in the International Bowl in Texas. Snyder has also been the head coach for the U18 Nova Scotia Canada Cup team.

He recently wrapped his third season with the two-time defending AUS champion X-Men, serving as offensive coordinator for all three years. Coach Snyder led a StFX offense to fifth in the nation this past season, averaging 37.4 points per game and 299 total points. They were also fifth overall in passing offense (323.6 PPG). 

A StFX graduate and former quarterback, Snyder was recognized as the team's most dedicated player, most valuable player, team captain and an AUS all-star during his playing time at StFX.