Benoit Groulx will be pulling double duties in the foreseeable future.
Not only will Groulx serve as the program coordinator of Cure-Antoine Labelle Wolves, but he will take on the role of Quarterbacks Coach of the McGill Redmen.
This move is expected to alleviate Pat Boies workload.Ā Boies will solely focus his attention as the Redmenās Offensive Coordinator.
Groulx comes with an impressive resume to the Redmen.Ā For the last two years, he was the Offensive Coordinator of the Academie Saint-Louis Arsenal.Ā Previously, he served as the Offensive Coordinator with the Bishopās Gaiters for two seasons (2010, 2011).Ā He also has experience of coaching the CEGEP Division 1 ranks with College Notre-Dame de Foy as well as coordinator duties with Team Quebec. Ā Groulx served as an assistant coach of the the under-15 (2007) and under-17 Ā (2008) that Eltes de Quebec squads that participated at the Wilson Cup Challenge. Ā Moreover, he Ā served as Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator of the Montreal Monarks of the Quebec Major Football League (QMFL).
Previous to coaching, Groulx enjoyed a successful CIS playing career as a quarterback with the Laval Rouge et Or.Ā He led the team to two Vanier Cup Championships (2006, 2008).Ā In 2008, he was awarded the Hec Crighton trophy for his exceptional play on the field and also chosen as a CIS All-Canadian.
The Montreal, Quebec native also previously suited up for CEGEP Division 1 team Vieux-Montreal Spartiates where he won three Bol D’Or Championships and named CEGEP ‘AAA’ MVP twice (2003, 2004). Additionally, he is a three time recipient of the Jeff Russel Award, given to the QUFL’s Player of the Year.
Photo credit: Ā LeSoleil Archvies, LaPresse.Ca
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