John Hynes, the seasoned American professional ice hockey coach, wears multiple hats, excelling not only on the ice but also as a dedicated father to three daughters—Sophia, Julia, and Anna—alongside his wife, Sarah.
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The Hynes family welcomed their first bundle of joy, Sophia, in 2009. As a Ravenwood High School sophomore, Sophia is carving her own path with aspirations to pursue a career in healthcare, either as a nurse or a physician’s assistant.
The Hynes family expanded with the arrivals of Julia in 2006 and Anna in 2007. While their father is a prominent figure in the world of ice hockey, the younger Hynes girls have found their passion in volleyball, a sport that resonates with their mother, Sarah.
Julia, now a sophomore, took up volleyball after the family moved to Tennessee. In contrast, Sophia, the elder sister, had already ventured into volleyball during her eighth-grade year. The Hynes sisters bring their own flair to the sport, with Sophia dedicating all her time to volleyball, while Julia also explores lacrosse and basketball at Ravenwood.
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John Hynes acknowledges the unique perspective fatherhood provides, especially when watching his daughters navigate the challenges of sports. He notes, “Watching my girls play, there is a little more perspective about what I do as a coach.”
“You see what your kids go through, how they deal with their coach or a coach deals with them. Whether they get playing time or not, or had a good game or bad game. I think, as much as you can, you try to remind people to celebrate those good moments. That’s what makes playing and coaching really fun.”
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