We are thrilled to welcome Matt Lavallee to Hebron Academy as our Interim Head Boys Varsity Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season. He has already demonstrated his coaching finesse and growing rapport with the team during the Boys Varsity season opener against North Yarmouth Academy, coaching the boys to a 5-2 win over their opponents.
Matt grew up in Maine and played as a college athlete for the University of Southern Maine. Before arriving at USM, Matt spent a Post Graduate year at nearby Bridgton Academy. Most recently, Matt served as assistant coach at University of Southern Maine.
Hebron Varsity Boys Hockey players gather for a moment during their home opener against North Yarmouth Academy.
Matt is highly regarded in the hockey community for his passion, energy, hockey IQ and, most importantly, for his development of young people. We are fortunate to have his enthusiasm for coaching youth and hockey expertise lead our Boys Varsity team through the upcoming season. Matt is the owner of 9Centre Hockey Development and has helped shepherd countless male and female hockey players onto prep schools, juniors, and college. Matt currently resides in Cumberland and has already spent time on campus connecting with new colleagues and building rapport with the boys team.
"I am delighted to appoint Coach Lavallee as our Interim Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Coach," says Director of Athletics Rob Morris. "Building on the rich Hebron Hockey tradition, Matt will utilize his boundless energy, skill, and passion for developing young people, while creating a culture of excellence both on and off the ice. The Hebron program has some of the best resources in New England and now we add the servant leader able to chart a new and exciting course for our future."