McGill’s coaching philosophy aligns with CEGEP recruit’s values (VIDEO)

CEGEP defensive back joins RSEQ team’s 2016 class.

Jeremy De Villers-Riel felt the McGill Redmen offered him the best environment for his gridiron and academic pursuits.

This past week, the 5’10, 195 pound defensive back from Longueuil, Quebec committed to the Redmen. De Villers-Riel will join the team for the 2016 RSEQ season.

Ultimately, the Montreal, Quebec campus provided an avenue for him to return back to pursuing his academic pursuits in an English institution. Furthermore, the reputation of the school was an added bonus.

“I committed to McGill because I have studied all my life in an English school and having to go through the transition from English to French when I decided to go to Édouard-Montpetit,” elaborated De Villers-Riel.  “It was very difficult and I wanted to go back in English.”

“The education at McGill is considered very prestigious and it is a chance in a lifetime to study in one of the best universities in the world.”

Equally, new Redmen Head Coach Ron Hilaire’s coaching philosophy was a decisive factor for the defensive back.

“Head Coach Ron Hilaire and his coaching staff was a big influence in my decision,” expressed De Villiers-Riel.  “The mentality that he wants to bring to the team and the attitude of “if you want it, you will have to work for it and earn it” fits perfectly with my personal values.”

“I feel that in their hands I will have all the tools and all the help I need to become the best I can be and to help the program as much as I can.”

Currently, De-Villers Riel is in his final season with CEGEP Division 1 team Edouard-Montpetit Lynx.  Last season, he caught two interceptions as well as registered 30 solo and 10 assisted tackles.  He also had a tackle for a loss. Additionally, he amassed 177 kickoff return yards on nine carries(average of 19.7 yards per carry) and 50 punt return yards on three carries (average of 16.7 yards per carry).

Previous to the Lynx, De-Villers Riel suited up for Boucherville Grizzlis.

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