Vermont State University Lyndon

"He gained my respect not only because of his strategic practice sessions, but through his dedication to the sport and our team.? He was all in at all times.? He put his heart and soul into our soccer program." 

- Suzanne Fontas, former player 

?MARCEL CHOQUETTE ’86 graduated from Lyndon with a degree in physical education.? As a student, he?played soccer from 1981to1984 and basketball from 1982 to 1984.??Marcel's athletic milestones came during his soccer seasons.? He was a three-time All-Conference?selection and an All-New England and All-American candidate his senior year, when he also served as team captain.??Marcel is said to be among the College's record holders for career points, career goals, and career assists.? He has played professionally, most recently with the Vermont Wanderers. 

After graduating, Marcel worked for two years at Sacred Heart Elementary and High School where he coached boys and girls in all levels of basketball and soccer.? He then worked at Lyndon State College for one year as men's soccer and women's basketball coach, as well as director of intramurals and sports information director.?  

Following?a year back at his alma mater,?Marcel moved on to Missisquoi Valley Union High School (MVU).? When he arrived in 1988, they had no youth soccer program for girls.? This propelled him to create and organize a club for soccer in Swanton.??During his tenure at MVU, Marcel worked for seven years as a physical education teacher and soccer/basketball coach and five years as athletic director of 43 programs.?  

For the past 11 years, Marcel?has been?employed by St. Michael's College (SMC).? He is?the head women's soccer coach, director of intramurals and recreational activities, and summer camp coordinator.? According to college officials, Marcel has put the SMC women's soccer program on the local and regional map.? The program has experienced historic success under his leadership.? Marcel is the winningest coach in program history and his team has been honored nationally for academic achievement twice in the past three years. 

Chris Kenny, SMC athletic administrator, says that he has long been impressed with Marcel's "big picture" approach - never faltering from giving 150% to and on behalf of?his team, yet at the same time showing real understanding of the overall business operation of college athletics and challenges they face.? Chris says, "He is a team player in the truest sense of the word." 

Outside the college, Marcel is highly involved in the Nordic Soccer Club in Chittenden County in an administrative role.? He coaches one team and oversees all girls' teams.? Marcel provides free clinics for coaches and players and advocates his willingness to be a resource to anyone interested in coaching.?  

Marcel?resides in Milton, Vt., with his wife, Rebecca, his son, Jayden, and his daughter, Kaeta.? They are expecting an addition to the family very soon!