Darren Hamilton
HOW LONG HAVE YOU PLAYED GOALBALL?
I have coached for roughly 16 years and played and competed for 19 years.
What has been the highlight of your goalball career?
Representing Canada by competing at the highest elite level of Goalball competition, the Paralympic Games. As a coach, my career highlights would be coaching both the Men & Women Canadian National Senior and Junior teams.
WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL AND TEAM GOALS FOR GOALBALL?
My goals are to help develop goalball players to be the best athletes they can be and help them achieve their goals. Shaping a team of those athletes to work together as a cohesive unit and have them perform at their highest potential. I’m currently driven to achieve my 3rd win as a Coach, leading the Men’s Alberta Provincial Team at the Canadian Senior National Goalball Championships.
WHAT OTHER SPORTS DO YOU PLAY?
I have played numerous sports but have only competed provincially or higher in cross country skiing, power lifting, and of course, goalball.
HOW HAS ASRAB HELPED YOU?
ASRAB has always provided the opportunities and guidance from volunteers and coaches to try, as well as compete, in different sports.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS AND RECREATION WITH ASRAB?
My motivation comes from working with so many great and inspiring athletes. Including and along side some extremely dedicated volunteers and coaches.
