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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH
An Interview with Justin Hamel

By Molly Kett the last five years, and Hamel has Cornwall River Rats, are actively
journeyed from a player to an preparing for the upcoming Minor
ustin Hamel, a dedicated assistant coach, and now a head District 7 Little League Tournament
Jsecondary school teacher at St. coach. in Cornwall, scheduled for July 20-
Lawrence Secondary School in When asked about his coaching 24. With his expertise and dedication,
Cornwall, has become influential philosophy, Hamel emphasizes the Hamel aims to guide his young Photo Submitted
in the local sports community. With significance of the little things. athletes to showcase their skills and
a strong background in Cornwall “A little means a lot,” said Hamel. teamwork in the tournament.
District Minor Baseball (CDMB) “ You have to do the little things to be Reflecting on his coaching journey,
and a passion for coaching, Hamel successful in the game and in life!” Hamel fondly recalls his favorite
has nurtured young athletes’ skills, Passionate about building up his coaching memory.
confidence, and self-esteem. As the team, Hamel finds joy in witnessing “My favourite coaching memory
head coach of the 10U Cornwall their growth and development both is my son’s first smile on a ball guides the Cornwall River Rats and
River Rats, Hamel’s coaching on and off the field. diamond,” said Hamel. prepares them for the Minor District
philosophy centers around the belief “I love to coach because I love the Justin Hamel’s commitment 7 Little League Tournament, he
that “a little means a lot.” game,” said Hamel. “I love building to coaching and ability to instill continues to inspire young athletes,
His son’s involvement in CDMB confidence, resilience, and self- essential life lessons in his players helping them develop as skilled
sparked Hamel’s journey into esteem in my players.” make him a valued figure in the players and as confident and resilient
coaching. His son has played for Hamel and his team, the 10U Cornwall sports community. As he individuals.

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