Pioneer Spotlight: This week's "Get to know the Malone Athletic Staff" segment features Swimming & Diving Interim head coach, Russ Hunt. Coach Hunt is in his first year of coaching at Malone.
 
What is your favorite coaching memory at Malone?
-For any first year head coach, your memories are fresh, and my favorites are coming in waves.Pun intended.
 
Where did you grow up?
-I grew up in Columbus, Ohio
 
What sports did you play in school (high school and/or college)?
-In High School I was an all-American water polo player and swimmer at Upper Arlington High School, at the collegiate level I swam at Kenyon College where I was an all-American and National Champion.
 
What's your most embarrassing memory (as a coach at Malone or in general)?
-Swimming into the wall and knocking myself concuss at a championship meet.
 
What is your favorite dessert?
-Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream
 
What's the greatest accomplishment you have achieved at Malone?
-National recognition in the coach's poll for both teams.
 
What's your favorite Bible verse?
-Job 28:28
 
What's your favorite professional sports team(s)?
-The Dodgers 

What's your favorite restaurant in the area?
-Grinders Above & Beyond
 
What's your favorite hobby or activity outside of coaching? 
 -Cycling

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