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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Marc Délorme

By Molly Kett was playing U5 in the SVSC summer Délorme emphasizes the importance when my son was in peewee hockey, and
program,” said Délorme. of keeping practices engaging and we won a gold medal in a tournament in

Marc Délorme, Currently, he coaches the U16 Girls dynamic. Ottawa. He was a hockey goalie...he had
a native of Blazers, a team competing in the EOSL “In practices’, I always try to make a shutout and we won in overtime,” said
Cornwall and soccer league’s District Competitive C1 it very interactive. I don’t like seeing Délorme.
father of two, division. players standing around or having to wait Délorme encourages others to consider
has been deeply “When I started coaching it was for their turn. They should always be in coaching.
involved in to spend more time with my kids. motion and part of a drill,” said Délorme.
sports since the Although that’s still the driving force “With younger athletes, my focus was on “If anyone is thinking about
age of 12. His behind continuing, I love working fundamentals and trying to make them volunteering and looking at coaching as
journey into with young athletes,” said Délorme. understand the game. As they get older, I an option..., do it! You won’t regret it,”
coaching began stress the importance of not being afraid said Délorme. “I often say I have more
“Every team I’ve had the privilege of
in 2010, and since then he has contributed of making mistakes. Once you get to a fun than the players!”
being part of was special. Seeing the certain level, you have to trust them, and
to various organizations including As Marc Délorme continues to inspire
development and progression, being part they have to trust themselves.”
Seaway Valley Soccer Club (house young athletes, his dedication and
of the rollercoaster of emotions. From
league, Coyotes, and Blazers), Cornwall Reflecting on his coaching enthusiasm remain unwavering, making
the heartbreak of losing to presenting
Indoor Soccer League, Cornwall Minor experiences, Délorme highlights one a lasting impact on the sports community
championship medals at tournaments,
Hockey, and Cornwall Typhons. particularly memorable moment. in Cornwall. We’re lucky to have
those are the things that make me want
“One of my favourite memories is committed coaches like him in our area.
“I started coaching when my son to continue.”
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