Marc LaRochelle has been the head coach of the
Lady Lakers women's volleyball program since the 2005-2006
season.
During the past four seasons Marc, Tyler and Ben have guided
the Lady Lakers to an impressive 54-8 regular season record.
The Lady Lakers have reached the OCAA championship finals
for
the
past four seasons which is a first in Nipissing's history.
The
Lakers earned silver in 2005-2006, gold in 2006-2007 and
silver in 2007-2008, and 2008-2009.
Marc played for five years at Ecole Secondaire Jeunesse Nord
as a starting middle and setter winning a NSSSA title and placing
second at NOSSA in his rookie year. Marc was named team captain
and athlete of the year in his senior year in 1988.
Marc began his coaching career with the Jeunesse Nord Sr. Girls
team capturing two consecutive NSSSA championships. Marc returned
to the volleyball scene as head coach of the Canadore College
women's program from 2000-2003. In his final year as the Panthers
head coach, the team completed a very successful OCAA season
finishing fourth with a 10-6 record in the very competitive West
division.
Marc is NCCP level 2 certified.