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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Dylan Hambleton

By Molly Kett you are not able to learn from only playing on
the field,” said Hambleton. “For me, the best part
of coaching is getting to stay close to the sport I
ylan Hambleton has an extensive athletic love. It’s also the fantastic community of coaches,
Dbackground. He played for the Wildcats from
players, and parents. Also seeing the kids get better
2005-2013, NCAFA, and OVFL. From 2013-2015 every year.”
he played at John Abbott CEGEP in the West Island
As far as his coaching philosophy goes,
of Montreal. His first year of coaching was in the Hambleton says that he focuses on the fun. He
OVFL in 2015. Now, Hambleton is a regular coach also says that one of the most important things is
on the Cornwall football fields.
to always keep pushing to be better, even when the
“I got involved in coaching because I love deck is stacked against you.
football. When I was finished playing, I wanted to Of course, Hambleton has many memories
stay around the sport,” said Hambleton. “Also, I
associated with football, but when it comes to
wanted to give back to a community that has done coaching, one stands out.
a lot for me, like the opportunity to meet a lot
“The 2019 NCAFA season is one I really like. I
of good people and continue my passion for the was coaching the mosquito level that year. It was
sport.”
an up and down season, but we ended up winning
During the COVID flag football season that ran the B championship. We met our end goal and had a
last fall, Hambleton coached the Bantam Team #3. great group of kids to work with,” said Hambleton.
The team finished the regular season 3W-2L-2T. Overall, Hambleton is simply grateful to be able
They ended up winning the championship, and to still be involved with this sport to the extent that
Hambleton said that he couldn’t be prouder of the he is.
team and how well they competed.
“I just want to add a thank you to my parents for
“Any success I’ve had is a reflection of the getting me involved in the first place, and my wife
great coaches who are already in the program. I’ve Sarah for her support, even though it starts to get
Spring
learned a lot of skills from these coaches which hectic during football season,” said Hambleton. Photo Submitted
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