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Maverick Alumnus invited to 2010 Men's National Team Selection Camp

2010-05-15

Heartbreak for Jérémie Lortie

Jérémie Lortie of Orleans, Ont., could only sit and watch Wednesday morning's training session which focused on setting, reception and spiking. Lortie, a member of the Canadian under-18 champ Maverick Mustangs last year, sprained his ankle Monday afternoon when he landed on another player's foot after a blocking attempt.

‘’It's a bit disappointing but I'm trying to remain positive,’’ said Lortie, who completed his first season with the Quebec champion Universite Laval Rouge et Or this past winter. ‘’It was such a surprise for me just to be invited to this camp and even though Im injured I feel I can still learn a lot by watching these guys train here.’’

The Club wishes Jeremie a speedy recovery.

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Jeremie Lortie has been invited to try out for the 2010 Men's National Team. He is one of the youngest players selected to try out for our Men's National Team from May 9-14 in Gatineau.

Jeremie had a very sucessful Club career winning silver with this team mates at the Canadian East Championships in 2006 following up with a National silver medal at 17U in 2008 and capped off his Club career with a National Championship title at 18U in 2009. He was the MVP of the National Championship in 2008 and an All-Star in 2009.

Jeremie represented Team Ontario twice in 2008 and 2009. He just completed his first year at the University of Laval.This is Jeremie's first try out with a National Team program.

 "The purpose of the Senior Men’s National Team Program is to identify, select and train a group of athletes who have potential, and demonstrated international skill and experience to represent Canada at the elite level. Last year's goal for the Senior Men’s team was qualification for the 2010 FIVB World Championship, which was achieved by a great win in Mexico this past August. This year's goal is to finish top 10 at the 2010 World Championship in Italy." (Source: www.volleyball.ca)

Website link: http://volleyball.ca/content/indoor-men-senior-prgm-info

Congratulations Jeremie and best of luck at the selection camp.