Sister of former ski coach Bertrand Charest takes stand at his sex assault trial
SAINT-JEROME, Que. — Bertrand Charest was a passionate and visionary ski coach, his sister told his sex assault trial Monday.
His ski students were happy, relaxed and the atmosphere was “super fun,” said Isabelle Charest, the defence’s first witness.
“To be a good coach, it’s not just about knowing technique,” she said. “You have to know how to teach it. (Bertrand Charest) was very passionate. Other coaches didn’t have his vision.”
The accused is on trial on 57 charges, including sexual assault and breach of trust, in connection with 12 alleged victims between the ages of 12 and 19 during the 1990s.