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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Trevor Steynor

By Molly Kett at St. Joseph’s High School. After Vanier.” He continued to refine his
graduation, his love for the game craft at basketball camps across
revor Steynor’s journey in motivated him to stay involved. America, building a reputation for
Tbasketball began with a hockey his dedication to player development.
“I wanted to still be part of the
injury and blossomed into a lifelong game of basketball,” he explained. Now an Assistant Coach with
passion. Born in Montreal in That commitment led him first to Canada Topflight Academy in
1971, but raised on Lasalle Street
refereeing, and then to coaching in Ottawa, Steynor works with a high
in Cornwall, Steynor discovered 1995. His coaching debut was at school-based team that competes in
basketball during his eighth-grade
the Syracuse Basketball Camp, an the OSBA league and the Elite Prep
year.
experience that allowed him to both League in Virginia.
“After a serious hockey injury, teach and learn. “I enjoyed learning “What I enjoy about the game
I fell in love with basketball,” and watching the game,” said is helping student-athletes reach
said Steynor, reflecting on how an Steynor. their dreams. Playing at the highest
unexpected twist shifted his focus
Steynor credits much of his growth level possible,” said Steynor. “I’m
from the rink to the court.
as a coach to his time working an old-school coach with building
Throughout high school, Steynor alongside Bob Blackadder, whom he fundamentals and drills. Focusing
excelled on championship teams calls “a legendary coach at General Continued on page 44 Photo Submitted

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