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BEHIND
presents BEHIND

THE BENCH
THE BENCH

An Interview with Mathieu Lapierre

spring and summer period, to the U18 of the we believe we still have our chances for top
By Molly Kett Cornwall Wildcats, where I have been the honours. But being down to earth, we will
linebackers coach for the past two years.” take each encounter one at a time and give
athieu Lapierre has spent twenty- For Lapierre, coaching is more than just everything to achieve victory.”
Mfour years as a high school physical about the game. Reflecting on his coaching journey,
education coach and teacher, with sports “I have always loved competition, the Lapierre cherishes the camaraderie.
deeply ingrained in his life since the age of well-being that sport brings to me and to the “Each season brings its share of
fifteen. people around me, and I always share my unforgettable memories. However, receiving
“I fell in love with football...and have knowledge with others,” said Lapierre. “But the call from one of your former players who
never stopped living my passion ever since,” what I appreciate most is the family spirit became head coach of the Wildcats, asking
said Lapierre. that sport brings, and the camaraderie that Photo Submitted you to be alongside him as coach... it’s a
His athletic journey has taken him across comes with the people who are involved in memory and a pleasure to be part of this
continents, from Europe to North America, it.” story,” said Lapierre.
including coaching internships with Team His coaching philosophy revolves around To the community of Cornwall, Lapierre
Canada’s U18 program and the Montreal learning step by step by having fun, while have excellent players, a solid coaching extends an invitation.
Alouettes of the CFL. In Quebec, he coached also paying attention and taking the sport staff, and we are all excited for the season “I invite the population of the Cornwall
at the high school and college level. seriously. opener. We had an excellent season last year region to come and cheer us on Saturday
“I coach the flag football and lacrosse As for the current season, Lapierre is with the Wildcats, but it ended a little short afternoons this summer,” said Lapierre.
teams for my high school,” said Lapierre. optimistic. in the provincial semi-final,” said Lapierre. “Excellent football awaits them with a
“I dedicate myself entirely, during the “Our training camp is going well. We “We have high expectations this year and family atmosphere.”

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