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Harv’s Diner
Harv’ s Diner SPORTS Continued from page 15 players. The thing that I absolutely
enjoy nowadays is keeping in
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brings you SEARCH a unique milestone. “I have been become successful people in their
around long enough to now be life, starting families and becoming
Nascar coaching kids of parents that I once good parents themselves. Running
Y S B E E K C E O X B U N C H W X P coached. That is a cool feeling.” into former players and having
a short chat to catch up is a great
O D F T N N C V W R E S P O N S E X Currently at the helm of the experience.”
F T L A I I D A M R M E D A L U E Q Seaway Valley Rapids U16 AA
team, Robertson is no stranger to Since Robertson has had such
L N U E T R L E B S Y S C O C G L E a lengthy coaching career, he has
challenges.
A A W A I H E L V C I G O A N N P L encountered the need to adapt to
“This season I coach the Seaway
E S I L Z F L E O S Z C E S R I O B the changing landscape of sports.
Valley Rapids U16 AA squad,”
G C N C R I R E L Y T E I T U H E M said Robertson. “We’ve run “Being older and cutting my teeth
N A P A S S G P T D V A C T A T P A into some injury trouble, player in the coaching field decades ago,
A R R I I N I R O E D I N A I R R G suspensions, and illness, which is a challenge. Society has changed
H L L A B T O O F B R I H D L R T E has found it very difficult to ice a since then,” said Robertson. “I’ve
regular lineup throughout the year. tried to stay current with my
C X Z E N H L E R C I T M C I P C S
The team has worked hard and had approach to both the game and
C G M R S K T E L R B X T L T N Y M how to relate to young people. The
some big wins scattered throughout
K I E E H W A E E S E D A E L A G Y the year, and I hope to see some one thing that stays the same is that
T R V V P K F B M R O F R E P C W R of these players get drafted by a strong athletes that set goals for
H O I I Y O M T F O U R T H P V F B CCHL tier 2 team. My hope is themselves appreciate a competent
G X G R I U R A T R O P S A M A R D that all keep playing next season coach who encourages and pushes
no matter at which level they end them to succeed. I’ve established
V F W D N C D D K R T W G N I C A R
up at. I look forward to coaching a reputation of being a strong-
E M A G N O M O G E D R U O H Y W W minded but fair coach that gets the
another age group within our AA
ATHLETE DROP LINE RACING association, as a new group and a most out of his teams.”
AUTO END MAKE RANK new challenge is something I’m Robertson’s career has so far
BACK FIELD MIDDLE RESPONSE looking forward to.” been filled with moments of
BREAK FOOTBALL NASCAR SHORT For Robertson, coaching is triumph and personal impact.
SPORT
BUNCH FOURTH NUMBER about more than just strategy and “I’ve had some memorable
STANDING
CHANGE GAMBLE PASS competition. It’s about creating coaching moments throughout
STRATEGY
CIRCLE GAME PEOPLE a supportive and respectful the years — a provincial
THING
COOL GIVE PERFORM TIME environment. championship, several high-
CRITICISM HOUR PIT TIRE “I establish an environment profile tournament wins, and a few
DRAMA LEAD PLACE WATCH where players can feel good in league finalists,” said Robertson.
DRIVER LEAVE RACE WIN when they are at the rink practicing, “What stands out to me is being
able to assist a handful of former
in the gym training, or competing
Harv’s Diner in the games,” said Robertson. players as they transitioned into
their junior and collegiate careers.
“I want everyone to respect each
THE BREAKFAST PLACE other, the officials, and opponents. Being recognized by former
Try and be as positive as possible players as having a hand in their
“ Where Winning Teams Start Their Day” and get to know what makes development is a great feeling.”
each player tick. Everyone comes Through decades of dedication,
619 Pitt Street, Cornwall with a different personality and Bradley Robertson has built a
613-938-8250 it’s a coach’s job to find a way to legacy of leadership, mentorship,

communicate effectively with his and a love for the game of hockey.