What does a D-III hockey coach do in the summer time? Jamie Dumont, the Assistant Coach for the Bowdoin College men's ice hockey team, has his mind on next year's class. "Evaluating talent in the next few months is crucial for our recruiting class for the fall of 14." The Lewiston, Maine Native is in his second stint as an assistant in Brunswick. He first served as Head Coach Terry Meagher's assistant from 2001-05.
Between stints at Bowdoin the 1998 graduate of D-III powerhouse Oswego State led the Bolzano Ice Hockey Club to the Italian Professional League Championship; he was head coach of the program from 2007-09 and was also a member of the Italian National Team Coaching staff.
But right now Coach Dumont is focused on Bowdoin and Maine. "The recruiting landscape now is a twelve month job not only at the Division I level but at the Division III as well. There are showcases and camps every weekend in all points of the country so anytime I can be back to 207 (Maine) is nice."
How does he spend his downtime in 207? Helping out with the local youth hockey program. After the Brunswick Mites took the ice this week for their regular Tuesday night gig they were joined by Coach Dumont. Program coordinator Bill Patterson noted, "Coach Dumont has run clinics for us in the past and the kids learn a great deal from him every time out. An added benefit is our own coaches participate and absorb a lot of knowledge and coaching tips as well. The sessions focus on skating technique and stick skills and of course having some fun!"
As for Coach Dumont, he feels "it's always fun to work with our local youth players in the summertime." Then again, you never know where you might find the next Ollie Koo.
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