U17 Hunter - Jamie Hunter

Meet Coach Jamie - Head Coach, U17 Hunter

Coach Jamie brings a powerful mix of experience, passion, and proven results to the Kaizen coaching staff. With over eight years of softball coaching and a parallel track in hockey, he’s no stranger to competition, team dynamics, and player development.

Coaching Credentials:

Coach Jamie is certified in:

• Competition Introduction

• Making Ethical Decisions

• Community Sport

These certifications support his ability to lead, teach, and motivate athletes both on and off the field.

Coaching Highlights:

Coach Jamie has coached across various age levels, from U10 through U17 in softball, and from Timbits to U13 in hockey, including experience in the Hockey Super League (HSL).

• 2023: Helped lead Kaizen’s U13A team to a Bronze Medal at Provincials

• 2022: Coached his former club’s U13B team to a Silver Medal at Provincials

• 2025: Head Coach of Kaizen’s U15 team that captured a Provincial Gold Medal

• 2025: Led the same team to a 7th Place Finish at Nationals

• Also guided his 2012 HSL hockey team to a championship season and banner victory

Playing Experience:

Before stepping into the coaching role, Coach Jamie spent eight years as a softball player and three years in hardball, sharpening his skills and deepening his understanding of the game. His firsthand experience brings insight, strategy, and authenticity to every coaching decision he makes.

Coaching Philosophy:

Coach Jamie builds teams that work hard, embrace mistakes as learning moments, and play fearlessly. He emphasizes:

• Effort over perfection

• Unity over individuality

• Fun as the foundation of success

He creates a culture where athletes feel excited to show up, compete, and grow—on the field and in life.

Now Leading: U17 Hunter

Coach Jamie is the current Head Coach of the Kaizen U17 Hunter team, where he’s focused on elevating player development and chasing success at the highest level of competition.