Kaitlin Hunt

Kaitlin Hunt, daughter of SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt, says she is determined to make a name for herself in football. Photo: 947 website / #MSW

Gavin Hunt’s daughter determined to follow in her father’s footsteps

Kaitlin Hunt, daughter of SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt, says she is determined to make a name for herself in football.

Kaitlin Hunt

Kaitlin Hunt, daughter of SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt, says she is determined to make a name for herself in football. Photo: 947 website / #MSW

Kaitlin Hunt, daughter of SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt, says she is determined to make a name for herself in football.

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According to the 947 website, Hunt is looking to follow in her famous father’s footsteps and has started that journey with an entry level D License.

Speaking on Marawa Sports Worldwide (#MSW) on Tuesday, Kaitlin Hunt said that she will go wherever football takes her.

“At the moment I am not limiting myself and I am open to coaching anyone in any division really. There is a lot of emphasis on women’s football at the moment so if I did have to lean one way over the other I would probably want to coach women and develop the game there because it is such a growing segment of football.

“It is a bit scary because in South Africa are not really given time at clubs but as a coach you need to understand yourself and be confident in your style of play and how you want to do things,” Hunt said.

Kaitlin Hunt and Robert Marawa. Photo: 947 website

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When asked who she wants to model her coaching style after, it was no surprise that Hunt mentioned her four-time PSL title-winning father.

Gavin Hunt led SuperSport United to a hat-trick of PSL titles in the 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10 seasons.

He was also at the helm for Bidvest Wits’ 2016/17 title victory.

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“My dad has a certain style of play and he knows who he wants for that style. He knows his philosophy and he sticks to it. He backs himself even when things get hard and results aren’t there but if the players are backing you and your ideas then you are doing something right.

“I try tap into his knowledge a lot as I am just starting as a coach but I am trying to find my own way and do my own thing,” Hunt added.

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Meanwhile, Gavin Hunt is engaged in a fierce battle for the runner-up spot in this season’s DStv Premiership.

With just six matches remaining, second-placed Orlando Pirates, third-placed Matsatsantsa and Kaizer Chiefs in fourth spot are all tied on 40 points.

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Watch the full interview with Kaitlin Hunt below: