Nipissing University’s Marc LaRochelle is the winner of the 2007 CCAA Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year. Marc led the Nipissing Lakers to a perfect 14-0 season in Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) league play. Under his leadership and coaching, the Lakers won their first ever Central-West Division title and OCAA Championship. This season is only the second time in Nipissing’s history that a team has gone undefeated, with the first being in Division two play. The Lakers also secured their top ranking with wins at both the Humber Cup and Durham Killer Instincts tournaments, also for the first time in their athletic history.

Marc prides himself on offering a quality volleyball program that focuses on commitment, dedication, excellence, hard work, and most importantly, fun. He uses the sport of volleyball to provide valuable lessons which his athletes can take away to apply to their personal and professional lives, including teamwork, goal setting and achievement, problem solving, discipline, respect, communication and confidence in self. Ultimately, Marc encourages his student-athletes to always dream big and never give up.

With the goal to see his players graduate, Marc’s commitment and dedication extends beyond the court. He continually works with his athletes, supporting their academic progress and personal development. Throughout the year, the Lakers Volleyball Program also runs various clinics, tournaments and camps.

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