Change in leadership for the Cougars
Champlain College Lennoxville has announced a change in head coaches for the men’s basketball and women’s hockey teams.
Mathieu Beaudoin leaves the position of head coach of the basketball team after five years of loyal service. His professional and family obligations require that he step down.
“Mathieu established very high standards for our basketball team. Under his guidance, the team participated in the Provincial Championships five times and was undefeated in regular season play the past two years. Mathieu announced his decision to his players last week at an emotional meeting. Mathieu will be missed, but he has prepared well for the turnover, and his recruiting was excellent, so I am convinced that the team will remain competitive” stated the Director of Athletics, Sylvain Laflamme.
The new head coach has already been named. Matt Mclean will be the new pilot of the team. Mr. Mclean possesses vast experience as a player, and also as an assistant coach with the Bishop’s Gaiters.
“When Mathieu Beaudoin announced his departure, we immediately contacted the coaches at B.U. to locate suitable candidates for the position. We were provided with a list of potential individuals, and following a few interviews, our choice was clear” said Mr. Laflamme with conviction.
As for the women’s hockey team, Maxime Gosselin leaves following two years as head coach, and one year as assistant. His new professional responsibilities have forced him to resign.
“Maxime provided us with excellent services and I would like to thank him for his involvement with our women’s hockey team. The choice for his replacement should be announced shortly. The search for the new coach is already underway” concluded Laflamme.
Champlain-lennoxville is a public institution with a student population of approximately 1200 students. With excellent classroom, laboratory, residence and athletic facilities, Champlain offers its students a variety of pre-university and technical programs leading to a college diploma (DEC).