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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Jonathan Hunter

By Molly Kett coach that holds special significance for “If you give your best effort every game,
Hunter, driven by a desire to pay forward then no matter the outcome, you should be
the lessons learned from his own father, proud of yourself,” said Hunter.
onathan Hunter, a dedicated coach for
Reflecting on his favorite coaching
Jthe U18B Cornwall Typhoons hockey who served as his first coach. memory, Hunter fondly recalls winning
“For me, coaching is about paying it
team, shares his passion for the game and
the inspiration behind his coaching journey. forward,” said Hunter. “My father was my the home tournament this season, where
first coach, and those are memories I will smiles were abundant, and camaraderie
“I grew up in Ingleside, Ontario, and
moved to Long Sault when I married my always cherish.” was palpable.
Of course, coaching goes beyond just
With his daughter Keely approaching
wife Jennifer,” said Hunter. “Growing
her final year of hockey, Hunter has been the wins. It’s also the relationships you
up, my brother and I would spend a lot of by her side on the bench, nurturing a love make along the way.
time at the ODR. Looking back, I think for the game and fostering growth both on “The biggest thing I have gained from
that’s where I developed my love for the
and off the ice. playing and coaching over the years is the
game. I played most of my minor hockey “What I love about coaching the most is lifelong friendships I have gained,” said
with Seaway Valley AA. I was fortunate seeing the kids have fun and watching the Hunter.
to play for the Morrisburg Junior B Lions
in the early 90s when we won some progression of confidence throughout the As Hunter continues to inspire and
season,” said Hunter, highlighting the joy of empower young athletes through his
championships.” witnessing players step out of their comfort coaching, his dedication to fostering a
Hunter’s journey in hockey extends
beyond his early playing days, as he zones and embrace new challenges. positive and supportive environment
Central to Hunter’s coaching philosophy serves as an incredible example for the next
continues to lace up his skates for old- is the belief that effort is the ultimate generation of coaches.
timers’ games. However, it’s his role as a
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