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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Coach Michael Dickson

By Molly Kett junior hockey and the opportunity life. He always had a soft spot for
to play NCAA Division 3 hockey in the underdog. Doing things behind

n the heart of Cornwall, Ontario, Minnesota. I began coaching in high the scenes to make sure everyone
IMichael Dickson is a prominent school, working at various sports was included and helping those less
figure in the local sports community, camps and hockey schools.” fortunate to access or continue the
leaving a mark on the young athletes It was truly the influence of game of hockey, that often went
he coaches. With a rich history in Dickson’s father that sparked his unnoticed. I strive to emulate his
sports and a passion for nurturing interest in coaching. passion for helping players reach Photo Submitted
skill and character, Dickson’s journey their full potential, not only as
from a player to a coach mirrors his “My biggest influence as a coach hockey players but also becoming
would have to be my dad. He coached decent human beings away from the
love for the game.
me throughout the years growing rink.”
“I have been involved in sports up and continued to be involved
from a young age. If there was a game well after I finished minor hockey,” Before starting a family, Dickson
going on, I wanted to be a part of it,” said Dickson. “His love of the was heavily involved in boys’
said Dickson. “I began my love for game and willingness to volunteer hockey. However, with the blessing
and involvement in hockey around to help young players develop has of two active daughters, his focus
seven or eight years of age and was had a very positive impact on my shifted about seven years ago to
fortunate to carry that love through Continued on page 42

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