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Seaway Valley Rapids’ Coaching
Profile:Brad Robertson Novice A
By Casey Leger
it’s all about,” he says.
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rad Robertson cut his teeth Robertson has been involved
Bcoaching young teens, in coaching hockey off and on Damaris Sanchez
but today he finds himself at for almost 20 years. He played Home
the helm of the Seaway Valley competitively until his bantam of the
Rapids Novice A team, working year when he was sidelined Great Sub
with eight-year-olds. “It’s by an eye injury. Fortunately, 613-932-6033
definitely a challenge,” he says. he is able to play hockey
again and is doing so with the 407 Pitt Street
Robertson has been working
Cornwall Blues. Additionally,
with novice-age players for the After a 25-year career as a
he is certified with the NCCP
last few years, and he’s really Residential Councillor and in
and holds the prestigious High-
enjoying it, and he wants to social services, Robertson has
Performance Certification.
share that with his team. “These opted for a working environment
young players are so new to the “Hockey is important, as is Photo Submitted and flexible management that
game, and I want to make sure all sports in the community,” he feels appreciates his role
as their coach that they develop says Robertson. “It brings like commitment, teamwork, as a coach: Lot Attendant at
and have a great time doing athletes and families together togetherness; working towards Cornwall Toyota. “The General
so.” He feels the expectations both socially and competitively. common goals, and learning Manager is a big sports fan
of the families are that their It’s good for athletes’ overall how to prepare for success. and appreciates the hours that
children improve and enjoy conditioning and fitness levels Lifelong friendships are formed coaches volunteer of themselves
their experience. “That is what and teaches so many life lessons, on teams.” in this community,” he says.
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