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presents BEHIND

THE BENCH

An Interview with Jean Juneau

By Molly Kett he or she gets a new skill. It is very The Air Gliders Trampoline Club
rewarding. is doing extremely well, running at
ports have always been an full capacity.
Simportant part of local coach Currently, Juneau is focusing on
Jean Juneau’s life. coaching trampoline. “Everyone seems to be enjoying
it. We have a staff of five coaches
“I was a national athlete and
“As a teenager I was always who are enjoying the interaction
involved in many sports. Gymnastic I really enjoy this sport. The
adrenaline of jumping acrobatic they get with our participants. We
was my favourite for the acrobatic look forward to continue offering
aspect. My coach of the time saw skills, the challenge of teaching these
skills to new jumpers still gives me classes at L’Heritage High School on
an opportunity for me to get my first
satisfaction,” says Juneau. Montreal Rd,” shares Juneau.
coaching level in gymnastics. This
was in 1979,” recalls Juneau. “In 1980 His favourite part of coaching, In terms of his favourite coaching
I took my trampoline certification though, is “the rapport I get with memory, Juneau says he has many,
and I never stopped after.” the participants, the friendship, the though a few stand out.
mentoring, and the satisfaction of
Juneau is now a certified master “I must say coaching my sons and
course conductor (learning facilitator) knowing you made a difference in a seeing them jumping at competitions
level 3 in trampoline. He also follows kid’s life.” like I did is very rewarding. Helping
his sons in their sporting endeavours, As far as coaching techniques young athletes from other clubs at
assisting or coaching them in hockey, and philosophies when it comes to the beginning of their career and now
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soccer, and lacrosse. coaching, Juneau has a few. seeing them at the Olympics is also

“You might say teaching/coaching job in what he likes doing most. “Lots of patience, being dynamic very special,” says Juneau.
young individuals is something I “Now I would say it’s the interaction in your attitude and personality, and For more information about the Air
have in me. with participants and parents. It’s making sure participants are enjoying Gliders Trampoline Club, you can

At first, Juneau said he saw the reward of seeing the happiness what they are doing and it is practised visit their website: www.airgliders.
coaching as an opportunity to have a in the eyes of the participants when in a safe manner,” says Juneau. webs.com or find them on Facebook.
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