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42 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday April 20, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Father `not really Volunteer coaches being recognized looking forward to' Eastern final By Jon Kuiperij BEAVER SPORTS EDITOR Continued from page 41 goals and 20 points in a five-game victory over Ottawa and a four-game sweep of the Oshawa Generals, the team that drafted the brothers in 2002. Justin turned a very good season into a great one after Sudbury picked him up at the trade deadline from St. Mike's in January. The younger of the siblings scored 21 goals in 28 games with the Wolves, finishing with 91 points and a career-best 47 goals. "Once I got here, they put me on the first line with Nick Foligno and we clicked right away," Justin said. Like his brother, Justin has continued to produce in the Wolves' surprising playoff run. Sudbury upset Mississauga and, after sweeping Barrie, enters the third round on a seven-game winning streak. Along the way, Justin has notched seven goals and 14 points. Tony Donati should have a lot to cheer about, considering his sons have combined for 251 goals and 559 points over their four-year careers. Yet, this week he knows every cheer that moves one son closer to the OHL final brings his other son closer to the end of his junior tenure. "I think I'll be sitting there pretty quietly," he said. "I'm not really looking forward to it but I think the boys will really enjoy it. I think they're both ready." In Justin's case, that means sharing some inside information on Belleville's most dangerous player with his teammates. "Yeah, we went through his bag of tricks," Justin said. The Donatis never had to worry about shutting one another down in the past. Until this year they had always played on the same team. They had four regular-season games to get used to the concept of being on opposing teams, but the playoffs promise to be another story. "Playing Justin will be a little different, but obviously we both want to win," said Tyler, who set up the winning goal in Wednesday's series opener. "We both realize we're leaders on our team and we have to step up in this round, play big roles in the series. Maybe we'll cancel each other out and then it will be up to the second and third lines and our goalies." · Zack Shepley and Plymouth Whalers confident going into matchup with London -- see page 43 Remembering the positive influence sports had on her life as a child, Sara Kozak is intent on ensuring young girls enjoy the same experience. "I think (sports are) a great thing for kids to have in their lives," says the 23-year-old Kozak, co-director of the Halton Field Hockey Club's youth (under 14) program. "It helps them get confidence and gives them something to concentrate on, an outlet for them and a way to build friendships. I was a really shy child growing up and I found sports as my place to shine." Kozak is just one of the thousands of volunteer coaches across Ontario who devote their time to better the life of youth in the province. The Coaches Association of Ontario is currently recognizing those with Ontario Coaches Week, an initiative also intended to address the need for more certified coaches -- particularly in the lesser-known sports, such as field hockey. Oakville is one of 40 communities in Ontario that is hosting a free coaching clinic this week as a field hockey tutorial will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at the former Queen Elizabeth Park High School. As of Monday, 17 people had registered for the clinic, which can accommodate up to 20. Field hockey is growing in popularity, Kozak said, particularly in the younger age divisions. Halton Field Hockey Club's youth program, initially started four years ago as an introductory house league for girls not yet in high school, is expanding this season to include a competitive team. Tryouts for the team continue the next two Mondays, from 7-8 p.m. at Burlington's Sherwood Forest Park gym. 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