Laval adds a QuΓ©bec commit to their Class of 2018.
Maxym LavallΓ©e, a defensive back from Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy, will be following in the footsteps of many of his predecessors after committing to the Laval Rouge et Or.
Last season, Laval stocked up on players from Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy. LavallΓ©e said that he knows many on the Rouge et Or roster because they were former teammates. βAfter much consideration, I knew it was the best fit for me,β he added. βWhen I went on my first visit, I was blown away by the installations and how professional the process was.β
On top of familiar faces, LavallΓ©e is excited to work with the teamβs coaches. βI really love the coaching staff, the way they work and how they are passionate about the game. Itβs going to be a privilege to be coached by this staff. After meeting with Coach Constantin, Fortier, Nicholas and Bertrand, I could see the knowledge, the passion and the love they have for the game.β
LavallΓ©e, who is interested in physical education, added that, βI know they are going to help me become a better player and a better person because they are the best at what they do.β
The product of Gatineau, QuΓ©bec, spent six years with the Gatineau Vikings (NCAFA) and four with the Ottawa Myers Riders (OVFL/NCAFA). In 2013 and 2014, he played with the SΓ©lection Outaouais U17 at the Spaulding Cup. In 2015, he was apart of Team QuΓ©bec U18 at the Football Canada Cup. In high school, he played with Le Vortex du Versant (RSEQ). He then spent three years playing cΓ©gep ball with Le Notre-Dame du CNDF (RSEQ Division 1).
Throughout his 12-year career, the 5β10, 182lbs athlete has collected many accolades. In 2008, he was the Vikings best defensive back. Two years later, he won the teamβs President Trophy. When he joined the peewee squad in 2011, he was named rookie of the year. He was team MVP the following season. At the 2014 Spaulding Cup, he was named player of the game and selected to the First All-Star team.
When LavallΓ©e joined the Riders in 2014, he was named the best defensive player in the OVFL. He was also the best JV defensive back and was named to the all-star team. That same year during the NCAFA season, he was the Riders MVP. He was a bantam all-star where he was named best defensive player of the all-star game. In 2015, he was selected as best defensive player at the Bruno Heppell Football School. The week of October 28, 2015, he was the RSEQ Division 1βs defensive player of the week. That year, he was also Le Notre-Dameβs rookie of the year. This season, he was selected to the all-star team.
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