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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Denis Andre

By Molly Kett in hopes we can get girls basketball back in our
community,” said Andre.

enis Andre’s journey with basketball began Currently, Andre is the proud coach of the U16
Dearly, playing for the Cornwall & United Girls Cornwall Lions, a role he cherishes deeply.
Counties Basketball Association (CUCBA) from He says that what he loves most about coaching
the age of 8 until 18. is the joy he finds in witnessing the growth and

“Every year was great and the mentors and development of his players. “Seeing the happiness,
friends I have gained throughout those years hard work, dedication, and responsibility the team
shaped my love for the game,” said Andre. has, while developing team camaraderie with each
other, really makes me love coaching,” said Andre.
Despite being new to coaching, Andre feels
fortunate to have had excellent coaches during his His coaching techniques and philosophies are
playing years, and he hopes to bring some of their still evolving, but he has a clear focus: “Our main
wisdom to his coaching role with the Lions. objective focused on a positive mindset this year.
If I can instill hard work, a positive mind, and an
Andre’s entry into coaching was inspired by his appreciation for family, school, and our team, that
oldest daughter, Peyton. “She has a love for the
is a great starting point for me,” said Andre.
game and wanted to play competitively, which is
why I joined the executive board of the CUCBA Continued to page 33

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